Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Providence 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Providence Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Providence Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
10%
11%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Providence Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixon Elementary School, Sebree Elementary School, Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
290 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Providence Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Webster County School District.
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