Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Willis H. Justice Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Willis H. Justice Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willis H. Justice Elementary School is 0.32, 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Willis H. Justice Elementary School?
459 students attend Willis H. Justice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Willis H. Justice Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willis H. Justice Elementary School?
Willis H. Justice Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willis H. Justice Elementary School offer ?
Willis H. Justice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willis H. Justice Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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