Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sinking Fork Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sinking Fork Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinking Fork Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
32%
11%
White
53%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinking Fork Elementary School's ranking?
Sinking Fork Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Sinking Fork Elementary School often compared to?
Sinking Fork Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Sinking Fork Elementary School?
397 students attend Sinking Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sinking Fork Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sinking Fork Elementary School?
Sinking Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sinking Fork Elementary School offer ?
Sinking Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sinking Fork Elementary School part of?
Sinking Fork Elementary School is part of Christian County School District.
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