Taylorsville Elementary School

420 Highview Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Taylorsville Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Taylorsville Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taylorsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Taylorsville Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Taylorsville Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taylorsville 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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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 Taylorsville Elementary School's ranking?
Taylorsville Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Taylorsville Elementary School often compared to?
Taylorsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Taylorsville Elementary School?
604 students attend Taylorsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Taylorsville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorsville Elementary School?
Taylorsville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylorsville Elementary School offer ?
Taylorsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylorsville Elementary School part of?
Taylorsville Elementary School is part of Spencer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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