Elementary Schools in Henderson County

Summary:

The Henderson County school district in Kentucky is home to 9 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district features a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with standout institutions like Spottsville Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School, and Cairo Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

The top-performing schools in the district boast exceptional test scores, with 60-80% of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects like math, reading, and science. These schools also tend to have lower chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools in the Henderson County district struggle with academic achievement, highlighting the need for the district to investigate the factors contributing to these disparities and implement strategies to support all students.

Overall, the elementary schools in Henderson County present a diverse range of educational experiences, with some institutions excelling and others facing challenges. By focusing on the strengths of the top-performing schools and addressing the areas for improvement across the district, the Henderson County school system can work to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

District Detail

1805 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420

(270) 831-5000

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,707

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Bend Gate Elementary School	Public	K-5	920 Bend Gate Rd	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5040	421	27	15.4	59.6%	248 (58.9%)	58 (13.8%)	46 (10.9%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	59 (14.0%)	66.2	206^th of 685 public elementary schools	69.9%		47.3	349^th of 685 public elementary schools	49.1%	143	44.0	68.0	55.0	47.0	66.0	52.0	45.0	53.0	35.0	56.0	$14,811	$1,612	$518	$2,130	$10,504	$2,178	$12,682
Cairo Elementary School	Public	K-5	10694 Hwy 41-A	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 533-1286	233	16	14.6	45.5%	195 (83.7%)	9 (3.9%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	91	36^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.7%		88.4	43^rd of 685 public elementary schools	93.7%	7	73.0	79.0	79.0	69.0	67.0		64.0	44.0	69.0	79.0	$16,142	$1,606	$439	$2,045	$11,452	$2,646	$14,097
A B Chandler Elementary School	Public	K-5	11215 Us 60 W	Corydon	42406	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 533-1760	256	18	14.3	53.9%	213 (83.2%)	15 (5.9%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.4%)	56.6	287^th of 685 public elementary schools	58.1%		75.4	120^th of 685 public elementary schools	82.5%	167	47.0	81.0	50.0	49.0	62.0	50.0		25.0	29.0	50.0	$16,420	$1,224	$453	$1,677	$12,441	$2,302	$14,743
East Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1776 Adams Ln	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5070	377	26	14.3	65.5%	248 (65.8%)	45 (11.9%)	25 (6.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	52 (13.8%)	68.7	185^th of 685 public elementary schools	73.0%		67.5	190^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.3%	5	33.0	54.0	63.0	59.0	53.0	66.0	34.0	57.0	54.0	63.0	$15,618	$1,637	$477	$2,114	$11,195	$2,309	$13,504
Niagara Elementary School	Public	K-5	13043 Hwy 136 E	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5142	270	15	18.2	34.4%	254 (94.1%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	86.2	64^th of 685 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.4	26^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.2%	38	60.0	69.0	63.0	78.0	64.0	67.0		59.0	49.0	71.0	$14,914	$1,122	$454	$1,576	$10,666	$2,672	$13,338
South Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1199 Madison St	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5081	413	30	14.0	78.5%	185 (44.8%)	80 (19.4%)	70 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	73 (17.7%)	23.7	542^nd of 685 public elementary schools	20.9%		37.9	436^th of 685 public elementary schools	36.4%	106		39.0	23.0	41.0	38.0	42.0	26.0		26.0	26.0	$15,644	$1,881	$555	$2,435	$11,010	$2,199	$13,209
Spottsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	9190 Us 60 E	Spottsville	42458	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5136	514	32	16.0	44.2%	429 (83.5%)	26 (5.1%)	20 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	33 (6.4%)	92.3	23^rd of 685 public elementary schools	96.6%		88.8	39^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.3%	16	66.0	60.0	81.0	71.0	66.0	80.0	55.0	68.0	66.0	85.0	$13,728	$1,427	$513	$1,940	$9,849	$1,939	$11,788
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 S. Alves Street	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5090	413	27	15.5	61.5%	203 (49.2%)	75 (18.2%)	54 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	79 (19.1%)	43.4	397^th of 685 public elementary schools	42.0%		33.5	468^th of 685 public elementary schools	31.7%	71	53.0	38.0	54.0	47.0	38.0	49.0	28.0	25.0	38.0	43.0	$13,840	$1,316	$604	$1,920	$10,004	$1,917	$11,921

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Webster County	17.9 mi	6	116^th
Daviess County	17.93 mi	24	39^th
Union County	21.37 mi	8	149^th
Owensboro Independent	23.56 mi	13	96^th
Kentucky Technical System	26.85 mi	53

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.