East Heights Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend East Heights Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
350 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#581 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
80
Grade 1 Students
52
72
Grade 2 Students
60
79
Grade 3 Students
64
66
Grade 4 Students
68
70
Grade 5 Students
43
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
11%
22%
% White
65%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
18%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
