Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stopher Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Stopher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Stopher Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Stopher Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stopher Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
11%
11%
White
61%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Stopher Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Stopher Elementary School often compared to?
Stopher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Stopher Elementary School?
780 students attend Stopher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stopher Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stopher Elementary School?
Stopher Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stopher Elementary School offer ?
Stopher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stopher Elementary School part of?
Stopher Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/20/2014Our daughter is a 5th grader at Stopher. We've been very pleased. The school is recently built, so the facility is top notch. The teachers are very good and easy to interact with. The school draws primarily from an affluent area, so most families are educated and involved. Our child is doing well. She has a fair amount of homework which includes reading and a wide range of studies.Review Stopher Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Our daughter is a 5th grader at Stopher. We've been very pleased. The school is recently built, so the facility is top notch. The teachers are very good and easy to interact with. The school draws primarily from an affluent area, so most families are educated and involved. Our child is doing well. She has a fair amount of homework which includes reading and a wide range of studies.
Review Stopher Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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