Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.d. Osborne 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend W.d. Osborne Elementary School?
303 students attend W.d. Osborne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of W.d. Osborne Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.d. Osborne Elementary School?
W.d. Osborne Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does W.d. Osborne Elementary School offer ?
W.d. Osborne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W.d. Osborne Elementary School part of?
W.d. Osborne Elementary School is part of Floyd County School District.
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