Serving 487 students in grades 1-5, Nicholasville 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 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicholasville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Nicholasville Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#576 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholasville Elementary School's ranking?
Nicholasville Elementary School is ranked #576 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Nicholasville Elementary School often compared to?
Nicholasville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Nicholasville Elementary School?
487 students attend Nicholasville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Nicholasville Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholasville Elementary School?
Nicholasville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nicholasville Elementary School offer ?
Nicholasville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholasville Elementary School part of?
Nicholasville Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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