Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Broadway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: West Broadway Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 12.4 square miles in Madisonville, KY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 3 miles to the school's boundaries, which extend up to 4.2 miles at the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Broadway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Broadway Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Broadway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Broadway Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#234 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)12.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 West Broadway Elementary School's ranking?
West Broadway Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are West Broadway Elementary School often compared to?
West Broadway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School, West Hopkins School, Pride Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Broadway Elementary School?
486 students attend West Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West Broadway Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Broadway Elementary School?
West Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Broadway Elementary School offer ?
West Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Broadway Elementary School part of?
West Broadway Elementary School is part of Hopkins County School District.
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