Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paces Creek 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Paces Creek 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 Paces Creek Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Paces Creek Elementary School is ranked #512 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Paces Creek Elementary School?
267 students attend Paces Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paces Creek Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 Paces Creek Elementary School?
Paces Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paces Creek Elementary School offer ?
Paces Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paces Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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