Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spencer County Elementary School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spencer County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer County Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#407 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer County Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer County Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Spencer County Elementary School often compared to?
Spencer County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylorsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Spencer County Elementary School?
753 students attend Spencer County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spencer County Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer County Elementary School?
Spencer County Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spencer County Elementary School offer ?
Spencer County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer County Elementary School part of?
Spencer County Elementary School is part of Spencer County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
My student has not attended school there yet, we have only registered. I began looking into aftercare programs for my student and was shocked that the program recommended is Bear Care. I took a tour of Bear Care and was horrified. It is one room, one bathroom for 16+ students. If there is more then 16 students present the overflow goes into a converted trailer that is parked on the property. I began looking into private schools just to avoid this tragedy. *** I did find an aftercare program that has recently opened (and is not mentioned on the SCPS web site), Little Stars on Loop Rd. They just opened and everything is new and clean. The teachers seem good, they have an open door policy and were very friendly. The bus will take the students to Little Stars for aftercare (or before care as well). They also have a summer program with field trips and activities. I wish someone from SCPS would have mentioned this to me in the begining. ugh....
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