Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Symsonia Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Symsonia 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
Symsonia Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Symsonia Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Symsonia Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#95 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Symsonia Elementary School's ranking?
Symsonia Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Symsonia Elementary School often compared to?
Symsonia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wingo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Symsonia Elementary School?
361 students attend Symsonia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Symsonia Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symsonia Elementary School?
Symsonia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Symsonia Elementary School offer ?
Symsonia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Symsonia Elementary School part of?
Symsonia Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
I was an awsome school. The techears really care and they help you when they can. The staff is awsome so is the programs.
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