Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longbranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longbranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Longbranch Elementary School's student population of 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longbranch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longbranch Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
11%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longbranch Elementary School's ranking?
Longbranch Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Longbranch Elementary School often compared to?
Longbranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Longbranch Elementary School?
865 students attend Longbranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Longbranch Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longbranch Elementary School?
Longbranch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longbranch Elementary School offer ?
Longbranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longbranch Elementary School part of?
Longbranch Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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