Serving 535 students in grades 1-5, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School's ranking?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School often compared to?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilmore Elementary School, Hattie C. Warner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
535 students attend Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School part of?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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