Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dennis C Wooton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Dennis C Wooton Elementary School?
539 students attend Dennis C Wooton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dennis C Wooton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis C Wooton Elementary School?
Dennis C Wooton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dennis C Wooton Elementary School offer ?
Dennis C Wooton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dennis C Wooton Elementary School part of?
Dennis C Wooton Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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