Watterson Elementary School vs. Goldsmith Elementary School
Should you attend Watterson Elementary School or Goldsmith 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
Watterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Goldsmith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watterson 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goldsmith 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
454 students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1175 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1112 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
102
Grade 1 Students
62
102
Grade 2 Students
73
112
Grade 3 Students
92
115
Grade 4 Students
82
100
Grade 5 Students
86
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
40%
26%
% White
29%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%