Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beattyville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend Beattyville Elementary School?
275 students attend Beattyville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Beattyville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beattyville Elementary School?
Beattyville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beattyville Elementary School offer ?
Beattyville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beattyville Elementary School part of?
Beattyville Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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