Elementary Schools in Ohio County

The Ohio County school district in Kentucky is home to 6 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with Southern Elementary School and Fordsville Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Horse Branch Elementary School struggle with low test scores and rankings.

The data highlights several key metrics across the schools, including strong test scores in mathematics and reading at Southern Elementary and Fordsville Elementary, as well as significant improvement at Western Elementary School, which moved from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in recent years. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a large population of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.

The variation in spending per student, ranging from $13,251 at Beaver Dam Elementary School to $16,575 at Fordsville Elementary School, may contribute to the differences in performance observed across the Ohio County elementary schools. Addressing these funding disparities and tackling systemic issues like chronic absenteeism could be key focus areas for the district to improve educational outcomes for all students.