Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watson Lane 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
21%
11%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Watson Lane Elementary School?
264 students attend Watson Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Watson Lane Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watson Lane Elementary School?
Watson Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watson Lane Elementary School offer ?
Watson Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watson Lane Elementary School part of?
Watson Lane Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Watson Lane Elementary School located?
Watson Lane Elementary School is located in the Valley Village neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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