Jefferson Elementary School vs. East Heights Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or East Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
East Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
413 students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#261 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
59
Grade 1 Students
78
62
Grade 2 Students
71
54
Grade 3 Students
73
68
Grade 4 Students
59
71
Grade 5 Students
69
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
13%
7%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
49%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
14%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%