Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wurtland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 193 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Wurtland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wurtland Elementary School is 0.15, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wurtland Elementary School?
193 students attend Wurtland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wurtland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wurtland Elementary School?
Wurtland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wurtland Elementary School offer ?
Wurtland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wurtland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 193 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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