Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Camp Taylor 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 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camp Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Camp Taylor Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Camp Taylor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camp Taylor Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
9%
Black
26%
11%
White
39%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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 Camp Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Camp Taylor Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Camp Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Camp Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cochran Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Camp Taylor Elementary School?
450 students attend Camp Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Camp Taylor Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camp Taylor Elementary School?
Camp Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Camp Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Camp Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Camp Taylor Elementary School part of?
Camp Taylor Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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