Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dorton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Dorton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorton Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dorton Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dorton Elementary School?
267 students attend Dorton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dorton Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorton Elementary School?
Dorton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dorton Elementary School offer ?
Dorton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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