Serving 493 students in grades 1-5, Daniel Boone 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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Boone Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Daniel Boone 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 Daniel Boone Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
10%
11%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Boone Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel Boone Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Daniel Boone Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel Boone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn R Marshall Elementary School, Kit Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Daniel Boone Elementary School?
493 students attend Daniel Boone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Daniel Boone Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Boone Elementary School?
Daniel Boone Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daniel Boone Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Boone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Boone Elementary School part of?
Daniel Boone Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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