Shirley Mann Elementary School

10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Shirley Mann Elementary School's student population of 744 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Mann Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#37 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
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65%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shirley Mann 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.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shirley Mann 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.
50-54%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shirley Mann 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
82%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Shirley Mann 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
17%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shirley Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirley Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Mann Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shirley Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Shirley Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School?
744 students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shirley Mann Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Mann Elementary School?
Shirley Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shirley Mann Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shirley Mann Elementary School part of?
Shirley Mann Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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