Eastern Elementary School vs. New Castle Elementary School
Should you attend Eastern Elementary School or New Castle 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
Eastern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eastern Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Castle 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
173 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#813 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
22
65
Grade 1 Students
20
55
Grade 2 Students
26
55
Grade 3 Students
35
54
Grade 4 Students
38
50
Grade 5 Students
32
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
