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W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 401 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#367 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 1989-90 school year data.
White
95%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W R Castle Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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?
401 students attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School students are White, 3% 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?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District.

School Reviews
5   10/27/2022
The best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Wesley Alsip
5   7/17/2013
This is a great school! W.R.C has great teachers,and has a great art and music program!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - megan
5   8/8/2011
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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