Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Schaffner Traditional Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#401 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
44%
11%
White
39%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schaffner Traditional Elementary School's ranking?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Schaffner Traditional Elementary School often compared to?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carter Traditional Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Schaffner Traditional Elementary School?
598 students attend Schaffner Traditional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schaffner Traditional Elementary School offer ?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schaffner Traditional Elementary School part of?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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