Northern Elementary School vs. Western Elementary School
Should you attend Northern Elementary School or Western 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
Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Western Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
414 students
623 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#384 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
101
Grade 1 Students
61
103
Grade 2 Students
60
89
Grade 3 Students
75
121
Grade 4 Students
81
110
Grade 5 Students
76
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
85%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%