Jefferson Elementary School vs. South Heights Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or South Heights 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 356 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Heights 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
356 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#859 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
64
Grade 1 Students
71
81
Grade 2 Students
69
66
Grade 3 Students
61
66
Grade 4 Students
53
74
Grade 5 Students
38
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
14%
20%
% White
58%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
18%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
