Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarkson 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Clarkson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Clarkson Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Clarkson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkson Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#140 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Clarkson Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Clarkson Elementary School often compared to?
Clarkson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H W Wilkey Elementary School, Caneyville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Clarkson Elementary School?
609 students attend Clarkson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clarkson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkson Elementary School?
Clarkson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarkson Elementary School offer ?
Clarkson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkson Elementary School part of?
Clarkson Elementary School is part of Grayson County School District.
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