Summer Shade Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
1%
11%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
99%
71%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Summer Shade Elementary School?
138 students attend Summer Shade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Summer Shade Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summer Shade Elementary School?
Summer Shade Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summer Shade Elementary School offer ?
Summer Shade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Summer Shade Elementary School part of?
Summer Shade Elementary School is part of Metcalfe County School District.
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