Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
East Heights 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 East Heights Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend East Heights Elementary School?
350 students attend East Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Heights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Heights Elementary School?
East Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Heights Elementary School offer ?
East Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Heights Elementary School part of?
Good school educational wise. Do not have the facility to handle behavior challenged children. The school is not equipped to handle any children with behavior concerns unless the child is heavily medicated.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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