Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wurtland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wurtland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wurtland Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wurtland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wurtland Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1165 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
11%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wurtland Elementary School's ranking?
Wurtland Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Wurtland Elementary School often compared to?
Wurtland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argillite Elementary School, Raceland-worthington Middle School, Greysbranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wurtland Elementary School?
201 students attend Wurtland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wurtland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wurtland Elementary School?
Wurtland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wurtland Elementary School offer ?
Wurtland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wurtland Elementary School part of?
Wurtland Elementary School is part of Greenup County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/22/2011
Special Needs Teacher is asume she has went above my expectation with my son. She teaches with a strong will and a special heart. Thank You Mrs. Pam
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