Watterson Elementary School vs. Goldsmith Elementary School
Should you attend Watterson Elementary School or Goldsmith 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
Watterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Goldsmith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watterson 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 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goldsmith 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 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
494 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1103 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
107
Grade 1 Students
93
102
Grade 2 Students
90
99
Grade 3 Students
76
101
Grade 4 Students
83
101
Grade 5 Students
81
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
24%
% Black
43%
32%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
