Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Sand Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Gap Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sand Gap Elementary School?
258 students attend Sand Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sand Gap Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Gap Elementary School?
Sand Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Gap Elementary School offer ?
Sand Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Gap Elementary School part of?
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