The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)2%
12%
White
(09-10)98%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% KY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Buckhorn Elementary School?
169 students attend Buckhorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Buckhorn Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Buckhorn Elementary School offer ?
Buckhorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Buckhorn Elementary School part of?
Buckhorn Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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