Elementary Schools in Washington County

The elementary schools in Washington County, Kentucky serve students from grades K-8. While the two schools, North Washington Elementary School and Washington County Elementary School, have some similarities, they also exhibit distinct differences in their performance and outcomes.

North Washington Elementary School has shown a concerning decline in its performance, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating and then to a 1-star rating on the SchoolDigger scale over the past three school years. In contrast, Washington County Elementary School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating during the same period. Additionally, North Washington Elementary School has significantly higher test scores in mathematics and reading for the upper grade levels (6th-8th) compared to the lower grade levels (3rd-5th), suggesting potential challenges in the lower grades.

Both schools serve communities with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. However, the schools differ in their spending per student, with North Washington Elementary School spending $16,970 per student compared to $14,684 per student at Washington County Elementary School. This difference in resource allocation may be a factor in their relative performance, though further analysis would be necessary to understand how these resources are utilized and their impact on student outcomes.