Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is 0.08, 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 is W R Castle Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
414 students attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does W R Castle Memorial Elementary School offer ?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W R Castle Memorial Elementary School part of?
This is a great school! W.R.C has great teachers,and has a great art and music program!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - megan
58/8/2011
I feel we are so blessed to have a great school in our community. Our school is one big family that cares about each child. You will definately see lots of involement in every aspect of the school from faculty and parents. The school is very clean and we are blessed to have a new gym and library. Parents are well informed of your childs progress and activities going on at the school. Thank You to each and every person at W.R. Castle Elementary School for teaching our children and even the little things you do mean alot.
- Posted by Parent - rawli
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
