Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James A. Duff Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend James A. Duff Elementary School?
282 students attend James A. Duff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of James A. Duff Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A. Duff Elementary School?
James A. Duff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James A. Duff Elementary School offer ?
James A. Duff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Duff Elementary School part of?
James A. Duff Elementary School is part of Floyd County School District.
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