Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Oaks Elementary School serves the southern part of Utica, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 104.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Oaks Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Kids First!
School Rankings
Southern Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Oaks Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#574 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Southern Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Oaks Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southern Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Lands Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, F T Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Southern Oaks Elementary School?
468 students attend Southern Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southern Oaks Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Oaks Elementary School?
Southern Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Southern Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Oaks Elementary School part of?
Southern Oaks Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.
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