Ockerman Elementary School

Summary:

Ockerman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Florence, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 777 students. The school is part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ockerman Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, particularly in core subject areas and for certain student subgroups. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Ockerman Elementary School's performance on state assessments (KSA) is significantly below the Boone County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low in Science, Writing, and Social Studies, with proficiency rates ranging from 26% to 29%, compared to the state averages of 34% to 39%. While the school performs well for its African American students, it struggles with its Hispanic and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools for these subgroups.

Interestingly, Shirley Mann Elementary School and Longbranch Elementary School, which are both nearby, are ranked in the top 5% and top 10% of Kentucky elementary schools, respectively, while Florence Elementary School and A.M. Yealey Elementary School also struggle academically and rank in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, similar to Ockerman Elementary School. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Ockerman Elementary School, coupled with its relatively low academic performance, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8250 Us 42
       Florence, KY  41042


(859) 282-4620

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
495th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,266 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  706

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
31.3%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details Ockerman Elementary School ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Boone County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Hispanic (31.3%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ockerman Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 5th best among 15 elementary schools in the Boone County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ockerman Elementary School is $11,266. 11 elementary schools in the Boone County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ockerman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ockerman Elementary School 495th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Ockerman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ockerman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.31 268th 638 58.0%
2008 54.41 310th 651 52.4%
2009 63.63 237th 658 64.0%
2010 74.78 141st 683 79.4%
2011 41.16 452nd 688 34.3%
2012 55.55 300th 713 57.9%
2013 62.89 232nd 719 67.7%
2014 59.18 281st 705 60.1%
2015 51.76 337th 698 51.7%
2016 41.63 431st 690 37.5%
2017 41.93 439th 694 36.7%
2018 31.54 526th 691 23.9%
2019 44.32 428th 700 38.9%
2021 20.29 453rd 517 12.4%
2022 30.13 484th 684 29.2%
2023 28.35 510th 687 25.8%
2024 30.63 495th 685 27.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.68 56th 81 30.9%
2019 41.19 56th 96 41.7%
2022 39.81 24th 40 40.0%
2023 35.62 43rd 65 33.8%
2024 31.65 46th 64 28.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.26 386th 661 41.6%
2024 10.20 277th 279 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 479th 631 24.1%
2019 50.18 333rd 664 49.8%
2021 18.27 248th 275 9.8%
2022 35.45 438th 667 34.3%
2023 29.16 500th 670 25.4%
2024 35.12 457th 665 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.81 528th 663 20.4%
2019 40.45 456th 671 32.0%
2021 9.53 312th 312 0.0%
2022 31.63 459th 641 28.4%
2023 40.25 390th 639 39.0%
2024 36.22 423rd 644 34.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 212th 445 52.4%
2019 42.36 236th 474 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 475th 665 28.6%
2019 47.73 380th 676 43.8%
2021 15.45 308th 325 5.2%
2022 25.05 514th 657 21.8%
2023 18.98 552nd 652 15.3%
2024 21.14 548th 652 16.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.85 27th 129 79.1%
2024 81.81 9th 140 93.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 126th 153 17.6%
2019 46.78 85th 152 44.1%
2022 46.40 55th 114 51.8%
2023 31.19 88th 120 26.7%
2024 24.72 110th 135 18.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ockerman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 433rd 593 27.0%
2019 46.34 328th 592 44.6%
2021 29.26 268th 337 20.5%
2022 26.50 503rd 656 23.3%
2023 30.16 475th 658 27.8%
2024 33.02 456th 659 30.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 10, 2011

Open Quote My children have been at Ockerman for 3 years and have loved it. The teachers are tailored to the students and their needs regardless of their ability in academics. Mr Loring couldn't be a better principle with regards to social or education al issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ockerman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 791 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1989 750 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1990 493 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 508 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 554 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 527 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 587 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 601 10 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 601 10 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 619 12 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 659 20 11 7 0 n/a n/a 8 705
1999 568 23 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 578 24 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2001 567 25 16 25 7 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 640 23 14 30 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 640 23 14 30 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 608 21 12 46 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 565 28 23 71 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 588 29 14 73 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2007 581 44 17 98 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2008 586 36 24 104 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2009 550 36 28 99 0 n/a n/a 5 718
2010 535 44 29 104 1 n/a n/a 20 733
2011 567 33 22 124 2 4 13 0 765
2012 575 27 21 134 1 4 26 0 788
2013 594 31 23 162 0 0 31 0 841
2014 551 40 19 168 0 0 40 0 818
2015 529 32 17 164 0 1 31 0 774
2016 495 35 12 183 0 1 36 0 762
2017 478 32 19 188 0 1 43 0 761
2018 479 41 15 192 0 7 27 0 761
2019 485 39 13 184 0 1 28 0 750
2020 477 61 10 187 1 6 27 0 769
2021 396 73 12 164 0 6 31 0 682
2022 414 77 11 224 0 2 42 0 770
2023 404 68 16 244 0 7 38 0 777
2024 358 64 13 221 0 12 38 0 706

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ockerman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 38.5 20.8 n/a
1989 763 38.5 19.8 n/a
1990 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1991 519 33.1 15.6 n/a
1992 567 32.5 17.4 n/a
1993 535 37.5 14.3 n/a
1994 592 34.1 17.4 n/a
1995 632 40.3 15.7 n/a
1996 632 40.3 15.7 n/a
1997 646 40.6 15.9 31.9
1998 705 45.3 15.6 30.7
1999 613 25.4 24.5 60.5
2000 628 26.5 23.7 35.7
2001 640 25.6 25.0 37.7
2002 708 38.2 18.5 70.9
2003 708 38.2 18.5 70.9
2004 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
2005 687 38.2 18.0 n/a
2006 704 38.2 18.4 52
2007 740 39.0 19.0 52.7
2008 750 44.7 16.8 49.7
2009 718 43.7 16.4 48.9
2010 733 35.7 20.5 52
2011 765 45.7 16.7 54.5
2012 788 44.7 17.6 51
2013 841 47.7 17.6 56.7
2014 818 46.0 17.7 57.5
2015 774 49.0 15.7 61.1
2016 762 47.0 16.2 68
2017 761 50.0 15.2 63.6
2018 761 53.0 14.3 66.6
2019 750 50.0 15.0 60.8
2020 769 52.0 14.7 66.2
2021 682 54.0 12.6 65
2022 770 51.8 14.8 61.9
2023 777 53.0 14.6 58.8
2024 706 53.0 13.3 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ockerman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 38.5 20.8 n/a
1989 763 38.5 19.8 n/a
1990 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1991 519 33.1 15.6 n/a
1992 567 32.5 17.4 n/a
1993 535 37.5 14.3 n/a
1994 592 34.1 17.4 n/a
1995 632 40.3 15.7 n/a
1996 632 40.3 15.7 n/a
1997 646 40.6 15.9 31.9
1998 705 45.3 15.6 30.7
1999 613 25.4 24.5 60.5
2000 628 26.5 23.7 35.7
2001 640 25.6 25.0 37.7
2002 708 38.2 18.5 70.9
2003 708 38.2 18.5 70.9
2004 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
2005 687 38.2 18.0 n/a
2006 704 38.2 18.4 52
2007 740 39.0 19.0 52.7
2008 750 44.7 16.8 49.7
2009 718 43.7 16.4 48.9
2010 733 35.7 20.5 52
2011 765 45.7 16.7 54.5
2012 788 44.7 17.6 51
2013 841 47.7 17.6 56.7
2014 818 46.0 17.7 57.5
2015 774 49.0 15.7 61.1
2016 762 47.0 16.2 68
2017 761 50.0 15.2 63.6
2018 761 53.0 14.3 66.6
2019 750 50.0 15.0 60.8
2020 769 52.0 14.7 66.2
2021 682 54.0 12.6 65
2022 770 51.8 14.8 61.9
2023 777 53.0 14.6 58.8
2024 706 53.0 13.3 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ockerman Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $461 (4.7%) $165 (1.7%) $626 (6.4%) $8,082 (82.6%) $1,080 (11.0%) $9,162 (93.6%) $9,789
2019 $402 (4.0%) $156 (1.5%) $558 (5.5%) $8,271 (82.0%) $1,252 (12.4%) $9,523 (94.5%) $10,081
2020 $821 (7.0%) $290 (2.5%) $1,111 (9.4%) $9,393 (79.6%) $1,293 (11.0%) $10,686 (90.6%) $11,797
2021 $875 (7.2%) $468 (3.9%) $1,343 (11.1%) $9,756 (80.3%) $1,042 (8.6%) $10,799 (88.9%) $12,142
2022 $824 (7.3%) $1,007 (8.9%) $1,831 (16.3%) $8,737 (77.6%) $699 (6.2%) $9,436 (83.8%) $11,266

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Ockerman Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 510th of 687 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750777
 3.6%
African American3968
 74.4%
American Indian00
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic184244
 32.6%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White485404
 16.7%
Two or More Races2838
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%58.8%
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Students at Ockerman Elementary School are 51% White, 31% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 706 students attended Ockerman Elementary School.

Ockerman Elementary School ranks 495th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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