Saffell Street Elementary School vs. Emma B. Ward Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 1-5, Saffell Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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).
Serving 469 students in grades 1-5, Emma B. Ward 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 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
402 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#619 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
75
102
Grade 2 Students
80
105
Grade 3 Students
81
82
Grade 4 Students
95
103
Grade 5 Students
71
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
