Summary:
The city of Herndon, Kentucky has only one school, South Christian Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the data set is limited to this single institution, it provides a comprehensive look at the school's performance, demographics, and other key metrics.
South Christian Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) varies across different subjects and grade levels, but generally aligns with or exceeds the Christian County and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 31% to 63% across different subject areas and grade levels. However, the school faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.
Demographically, South Christian Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students (65.96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.5 is slightly higher than the state average, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive. Despite these factors, the school's per-student spending of $16,327 for the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the state average, suggesting a relatively well-funded educational environment.
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