Waco Elementary School

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Waco Elementary School ranks 296 th of 687 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

359 Waco Loop
Waco, KY 40385

(859) 387-3600

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
296^th of 687 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,377

Students who attend Waco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clark Moores Middle School
High:	Madison Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waco Elementary School ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waco Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 3^rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Waco Elementary School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waco Elementary School is $13,377, which is the 4^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Madison County School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waco Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Elementary School 296^th of 687 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Waco Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 24^th of 160 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waco Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	74.15	138^th	638	78.4%
2008	78.48	102^nd	651	84.3%
2009	80.85	86^th	658	86.9%
2010	79.31	95^th	683	86.1%
2011	64.99	220^th	688	68.0%
2012	70.86	162^nd	713	77.3%
2013	63.84	223^rd	719	69.0%
2014	64.63	219^th	705	68.9%
2015	51.64	338^th	698	51.6%
2016	41.78	430^th	690	37.7%
2017	44.22	420^th	694	39.5%
2018	48.75	363^rd	691	47.5%
2019	44.22	430^th	700	38.6%
2021	20.98	450^th	517	13.0%
2022	54.85	273^rd	684	60.1%
2023	54.05	296^th	687	56.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.89	325^th	661	50.8%
2023	38.54	147^th	257	42.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.96	299^th	631	52.6%
2019	43.24	396^th	664	40.4%
2022	53.87	262^nd	667	60.7%
2023	53.96	264^th	670	60.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	42.41	406^th	663	38.8%
2019	41.26	449^th	671	33.1%
2021	33.09	244^th	312	21.8%
2022	47.40	315^th	641	50.9%
2023	60.43	220^th	639	65.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.78	161^st	445	63.8%
2019	33.54	300^th	474	36.7%
2022	40.77	122^nd	206	40.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.56	310^th	665	53.4%
2019	48.26	372^nd	676	45.0%
2021	13.43	310^th	325	4.6%
2022	64.42	174^th	657	73.5%
2023	37.44	418^th	652	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at Waco Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.37	347^th	593	41.5%
2019	41.05	374^th	592	36.8%
2022	51.67	280^th	656	57.3%
2023	45.68	364^th	658	44.7%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waco Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	446	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1989	452	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1990	461	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1991	481	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1992	459	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	23	494
1993	377	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1994	362	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	370	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1996	370	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1997	388	6	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1998	384	5	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	398
1999	427	8	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2000	451	6	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	462
2001	425	6	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	441
2002	439	6	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	450
2003	439	6	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	450
2004	442	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2005	452	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2006	459	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2007	440	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	13	464
2008	436	8	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	12	462
2009	448	11	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	11	474
2010	463	9	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	8	486
2011	462	7	0	6	2	1	10	0	488
2012	473	8	0	3	2	0	10	0	496
2013	433	3	0	6	1	0	12	0	455
2014	425	5	1	11	1	1	10	0	454
2015	469	4	2	6	0	1	13	0	495
2016	456	3	3	8	0	2	14	0	486
2017	466	5	1	3	0	2	18	0	495
2018	444	6	1	7	0	2	13	0	473
2019	432	5	1	7	0	2	15	0	462
2020	454	2	1	7	0	0	15	0	479
2021	428	5	2	10	0	0	15	0	460
2022	375	6	5	11	0	2	21	0	420
2023	375	7	4	13	0	2	27	0	428

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 Waco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	25.1	18.1	n/a
1989	463	25.9	17.8	n/a
1990	471	25.9	18.1	n/a
1991	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1992	494	29.3	16.8	n/a
1993	390	26.1	14.9	n/a
1994	372	25.9	14.4	n/a
1995	382	28.9	13.2	n/a
1996	382	28.9	13.2	n/a
1997	398	27.4	14.5	47.2
1998	398	26.6	15.0	40.1
1999	441	18.2	24.3	52.8
2000	462	19.2	24.3	55.6
2001	441	19.9	22.5	56.5
2002	450	27.9	16.1	99.3
2003	450	27.9	16.1	99.3
2004	449	28.9	15.5	n/a
2005	462	32.4	14.3	n/a
2006	469	32.4	14.5	58.4
2007	464	31.0	15.0	49.4
2008	462	32.4	14.3	49.1
2009	474	30.4	15.6	49.9
2010	486	25.4	19.1	57.7
2011	488	29.5	16.5	59.4
2012	496	30.0	16.5	56
2013	455	28.3	16.0	57.6
2014	454	29.7	15.2	56.6
2015	495	31.0	15.9	59
2016	486	30.0	16.2	63.2
2017	495	31.3	15.7	60.4
2018	473	32.8	14.4	59
2019	462	29.3	15.7	55.8
2020	479	29.8	16.0	54.7
2021	460	29.8	15.4	58.5
2022	420	31.8	13.1	54.5
2023	428	30.8	13.8	57

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 Waco Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	455	25.1	18.1	n/a
1989	463	25.9	17.8	n/a
1990	471	25.9	18.1	n/a
1991	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1992	494	29.3	16.8	n/a
1993	390	26.1	14.9	n/a
1994	372	25.9	14.4	n/a
1995	382	28.9	13.2	n/a
1996	382	28.9	13.2	n/a
1997	398	27.4	14.5	47.2
1998	398	26.6	15.0	40.1
1999	441	18.2	24.3	52.8
2000	462	19.2	24.3	55.6
2001	441	19.9	22.5	56.5
2002	450	27.9	16.1	99.3
2003	450	27.9	16.1	99.3
2004	449	28.9	15.5	n/a
2005	462	32.4	14.3	n/a
2006	469	32.4	14.5	58.4
2007	464	31.0	15.0	49.4
2008	462	32.4	14.3	49.1
2009	474	30.4	15.6	49.9
2010	486	25.4	19.1	57.7
2011	488	29.5	16.5	59.4
2012	496	30.0	16.5	56
2013	455	28.3	16.0	57.6
2014	454	29.7	15.2	56.6
2015	495	31.0	15.9	59
2016	486	30.0	16.2	63.2
2017	495	31.3	15.7	60.4
2018	473	32.8	14.4	59
2019	462	29.3	15.7	55.8
2020	479	29.8	16.0	54.7
2021	460	29.8	15.4	58.5
2022	420	31.8	13.1	54.5
2023	428	30.8	13.8	57

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waco Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$764 (5.6%)	$93 (0.7%)	$857 (6.2%)	$8,617 (62.7%)	$1,828 (13.3%)	$10,445 (76.0%)	$13,750
2019	$715 (5.3%)	$83 (0.6%)	$798 (6.0%)	$9,047 (67.6%)	$2,060 (15.4%)	$11,107 (83.0%)	$13,377

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waco Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 430^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 296^th of 687 Elementary schools	18.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	428	7.4%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	432	375	13.2%
Two or More Races	15	27	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.8%	57%	1.2%

Schools Near Waco Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KSA Mathematics (2023)			KSA Reading (2023)			KSA Science (2023)	KSA Writing (2023)	KSA Social Studies (2023)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Waco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	359 Waco Loop	Waco	40385	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 387-3600	428	31	13.8	57.0%	375 (87.6%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.3%)	54.1	296^th of 687 public elementary schools	56.9%		54.8	273^rd of 684 public elementary schools	60.1%	23	25.0	41.0	47.0	43.0	48.0	62.0	41.0	50.0	45.0	52.0	$13,377	$715	$83	$798	$9,047	$2,060	$11,107
Madison County Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	301 Highland Park Drive	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(859) 624-4500	0	0	27.8		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madison Kindergarten Academy	Public	PK-K	300 Bond St.	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 625-6050	385	24	15.8	61.8%	301 (78.2%)	28 (7.3%)	20 (5.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)								(n/a)											$14,231	$519	$151	$670	$10,200	$1,853	$12,053
West Irvine Elementary	Public	K-5	155 Riverview Rd	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 723-4800	468	28	16.7	69.2%	450 (96.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	26.5	522^nd of 687 public elementary schools	24.0%		22.4	550^th of 684 public elementary schools	19.6%	28	39.0	34.0	38.0	22.0	37.0	39.0		19.0	33.0	38.0	$19,890	$1,512	$279	$1,793	$15,677	$2,501	$18,097
Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2845 Battlefield Memorial HWY	Berea	40403	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 625-6091	618	39	15.7	50.5%	570 (92.2%)	9 (1.5%)	20 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	64.9	207^th of 687 public elementary schools	69.9%		60	227^th of 684 public elementary schools	66.8%	20	40.0	42.0	59.0	44.0	42.0	67.0	32.0	80.0	66.0	61.0	$12,404	$457	$120	$577	$8,645	$1,737	$10,382
Daniel Boone Elementary School	Public	1-5	710 N 2nd St	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 625-6070	477	31	15.2	57.4%	336 (70.4%)	44 (9.2%)	44 (9.2%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.3%)	51.5	318^th of 687 public elementary schools	53.7%		41.5	392^nd of 684 public elementary schools	42.7%	74	49.0	35.0	37.0	41.0	53.0	52.0	34.0	39.0	52.0	53.0	$12,624	$796	$104	$900	$8,437	$1,814	$10,251
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School	Public	1-5	1442 Robert R. Martin Bypass	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 625-6076	420	32	12.9	65.0%	320 (76.2%)	28 (6.7%)	32 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.3%)	64.9	208^th of 687 public elementary schools	69.7%		70.7	142^nd of 684 public elementary schools	79.2%	66	68.0	41.0	37.0	60.0	56.0	54.0	47.0	47.0	47.0	51.0	$12,890	$523	$211	$734	$8,958	$1,856	$10,814
Estill Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	314 Main St	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 723-7703	465	33	14.0	70.1%	452 (97.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	20.6	567^th of 687 public elementary schools	17.5%					(n/a)	28.0		33.0	25.0	32.0	32.0	24.0	21.0	33.0	42.0	$9,583	$1,530	$158	$1,730	$16,301	$2,571	$18,783
South Irvine Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1000 South Irvine Rd	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 723-4700	166	9	18.9	76.5%	160 (96.4%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Kit Carson Elementary School	Public	1-5	450 Tates Creek Rd	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 625-6103	466	30	15.4	49.8%	383 (82.2%)	25 (5.4%)	19 (4.1%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.2%)	65.2	202^nd of 687 public elementary schools	70.6%		61.3	209^th of 684 public elementary schools	69.4%	7	46.0	40.0	52.0	55.0	54.0	60.0	35.0	43.0	56.0	68.0	$11,581	$573	$246	$819	$7,562	$1,813	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Waco Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Waco Elementary School?

Students at Waco Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Waco Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waco Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clark Moores Middle School
High : Madison Central High School

What district is Waco Elementary School in?

Madison County

Is Waco Elementary School a good school?

Waco Elementary School ranks 296^th of 687 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waco Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Waco Elementary School.

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