Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jody Richards Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jody Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jody Richards Elementary School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jody Richards Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jody Richards Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#253 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
62%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Jody Richards Elementary School's ranking?
Jody Richards Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jody Richards Elementary School often compared to?
Jody Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano Elementary School, Rich Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jody Richards Elementary School?
737 students attend Jody Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jody Richards Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jody Richards Elementary School?
Jody Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jody Richards Elementary School offer ?
Jody Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jody Richards Elementary School part of?
Jody Richards Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.
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