Boonesborough Elementary School

1342 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boonesborough 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 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Boonesborough Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Boonesborough Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonesborough Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#457 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
11%
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White
89%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Boonesborough Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Boonesborough Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Boonesborough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boonesborough Elementary School's ranking?
Boonesborough Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Boonesborough Elementary School often compared to?
Boonesborough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn R Marshall Elementary School, Kirksville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Boonesborough Elementary School?
420 students attend Boonesborough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Boonesborough Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boonesborough Elementary School?
Boonesborough Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boonesborough Elementary School offer ?
Boonesborough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boonesborough Elementary School part of?
Boonesborough Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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