Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School

1500 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 547 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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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 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#200 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
6%
11%
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White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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?
547 students attend Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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