每日吃瓜

Mcdowell Elementary School (Closed 2018)

336 Ky Rt 680
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdowell Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(16-17)
60-64%
47%
(16-17)
70-74%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Mcdowell Elementary School?
247 students attend Mcdowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mcdowell Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Elementary School?
Mcdowell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdowell Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Elementary School is part of Floyd County School District.

Recent Articles

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.

Quick Links