Serving 409 students in grades 1-5, Saffell Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Saffell Street 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 Saffell Street Elementary School is 0.29, 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Saffell Street Elementary School?
409 students attend Saffell Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Saffell Street Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saffell Street Elementary School?
Saffell Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saffell Street Elementary School offer ?
Saffell Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saffell Street Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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