William G. Conkwright Elementary School

360 Mt. Sterling Road
Winchester, KY 40391
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4, William G. Conkwright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William G. Conkwright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

William G. Conkwright Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

William G. Conkwright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William G. Conkwright Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#813 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
20-24%
38%
35-39%
45%
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William G. Conkwright Elementary School's ranking?
William G. Conkwright Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are William G. Conkwright Elementary School often compared to?
William G. Conkwright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strode Station Elementary School, Willis H. Justice Elementary School, Shearer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend William G. Conkwright Elementary School?
504 students attend William G. Conkwright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of William G. Conkwright Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William G. Conkwright Elementary School?
William G. Conkwright Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does William G. Conkwright Elementary School offer ?
William G. Conkwright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William G. Conkwright Elementary School part of?
William G. Conkwright Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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