Elementary Schools in Nelson County


Summary:

The Nelson County school district in Kentucky is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a common geographic area, they exhibit a range of performance levels, with Coxs Creek Elementary School and Bloomfield Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Coxs Creek Elementary School ranks 382nd out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and boasts the highest reading and math proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. Bloomfield Elementary School is the second-highest ranked, placing 477th, and also demonstrates strong math and reading proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. In contrast, Boston School has a lower overall ranking but stands out for its low dropout rate and relatively strong test scores in certain subjects and grade levels.

Across the Nelson County district, the elementary schools face significant challenges, with all schools reporting chronic absenteeism rates of 25.0%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools exhibit a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 45.4% at Coxs Creek Elementary to 73.91% at Bloomfield Elementary, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Addressing these district-wide issues will be crucial for improving the quality of elementary education in Nelson County.

District Detail

 288 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004-5277

 (502) 349-7000

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,178

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1
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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.





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