Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowthorpe Elementary School is 0.74, 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
458 students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Meadowthorpe Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowthorpe Elementary School offer ?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowthorpe Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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