South Heights Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend South 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
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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 415 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
426 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
80
Grade 1 Students
74
72
Grade 2 Students
76
79
Grade 3 Students
55
66
Grade 4 Students
69
70
Grade 5 Students
70
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
18%
22%
% White
51%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
18%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
