Serving 780 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrett Morgan 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 780 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Garrett Morgan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Morgan Elementary School is 0.62, 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 is Garrett Morgan Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Garrett Morgan Elementary School often compared to?
Garrett Morgan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Garrett Morgan Elementary School?
780 students attend Garrett Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garrett Morgan Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Morgan Elementary School?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garrett Morgan Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett Morgan Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 780 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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