Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nicholas County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Nicholas County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas County Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
What is Nicholas County Elementary School's ranking?
Nicholas County Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Nicholas County Elementary School?
645 students attend Nicholas County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nicholas County Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nicholas County Elementary School offer ?
Nicholas County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas County Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
