Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Heights Elementary School serves the northwest part of Henderson, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Heights Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
South Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Heights Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#804 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Heights Elementary School's ranking?
South Heights Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are South Heights Elementary School often compared to?
South Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Spottsville Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend South Heights Elementary School?
413 students attend South Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Heights Elementary School?
South Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Heights Elementary School offer ?
South Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Heights Elementary School part of?
South Heights Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Trying to remember the principal back in the early 70's then he taught at North Middle School
5 10/10/2025
This is the best school. I wish I still went to that school.
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