Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary A. Goetz 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 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary A. Goetz 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 Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mary A. Goetz Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miles Elementary School, Beechgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
437 students attend Mary A. Goetz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary A. Goetz Elementary School offer ?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School part of?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is part of Ludlow Independent School District.
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