Northern Elementary School vs. Deep Springs Elementary School
Should you attend Northern Elementary School or Deep Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Deep Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deep Springs 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 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
439 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1087 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
31
Kindergarten Students
67
85
Grade 1 Students
74
77
Grade 2 Students
65
85
Grade 3 Students
72
90
Grade 4 Students
83
82
Grade 5 Students
55
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
38%
32%
% Black
33%
32%
% White
22%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
