Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whitley County North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitley County North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitley County North Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitley County North Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitley County North Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitley County North Elementary School's ranking?
Whitley County North Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Whitley County North Elementary School often compared to?
Whitley County North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Whitley County North Elementary School?
321 students attend Whitley County North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitley County North Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitley County North Elementary School?
Whitley County North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitley County North Elementary School offer ?
Whitley County North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitley County North Elementary School part of?
Whitley County North Elementary School is part of Whitley County School District.
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