South Heights Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend South Heights Elementary School or Jefferson 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
South Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Heights 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 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
420 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
64
Grade 1 Students
81
71
Grade 2 Students
66
69
Grade 3 Students
66
61
Grade 4 Students
74
53
Grade 5 Students
69
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
53%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
