Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tully 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tully Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tully Elementary School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Tully Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tully Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
20%
11%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Tully Elementary School's ranking?
Tully Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Tully Elementary School often compared to?
Tully Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cochrane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Tully Elementary School?
795 students attend Tully Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tully Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tully Elementary School?
Tully Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tully Elementary School offer ?
Tully Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tully Elementary School part of?
Tully Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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