Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Porter Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Porter 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 Porter Elementary School is 0.04, 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 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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
413 students attend Porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Porter Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porter Elementary School offer ?
Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Porter Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
