Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leatherwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
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Leatherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Leatherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Leatherwood Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Leatherwood Elementary School?
102 students attend Leatherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Leatherwood Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leatherwood Elementary School?
Leatherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leatherwood Elementary School offer ?
Leatherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leatherwood Elementary School part of?
Leatherwood Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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