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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

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.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%

Hispanic
4%
10%

Black
2%
11%

White
82%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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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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