Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
285 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Providence Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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