Summary:
Ballard County, Kentucky is home to two elementary schools: Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Preschool/Headstart Center. While both schools serve the same Ballard County district, they have distinct characteristics and performance profiles.
Ballard County Elementary School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 335th in 2023-2024 to 269th in 2022-2023 and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs above the state average in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade reading proficiency, with 49% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 47-50%. However, its math proficiency rates in these grades are below the state averages, and its 5th-grade writing and social studies proficiency also lag behind state benchmarks.
In contrast, Ballard County Preschool/Headstart Center serves a high-need population, with 77.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This center has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18:1 compared to the 15.4:1 ratio at Ballard County Elementary School, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to its students. Despite these challenges, the preschool/headstart center plays a crucial role in providing quality early education to the community's most vulnerable children.
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