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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 40242


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Top rankedBowen Elementary254th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Summary:

The 40242 zip code area of Kentucky is home to two elementary schools: Bowen Elementary and Westport Early Childhood Center. Based on the available data, Bowen Elementary appears to be the stronger-performing school, with a higher statewide ranking and better academic outcomes compared to the state and Jefferson County averages.

Bowen Elementary has a student enrollment of 766 and spends $19,867 per student, while Westport Early Childhood Center has 186 students and spends $28,414 per student. Bowen Elementary also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.5, compared to 11.6 at Westport. Both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, suggesting attendance challenges may be a systemic issue in the local area.

Despite Bowen Elementary's stronger performance, there is still room for improvement, as the school's proficiency rates are not at 100% in any subject. The significant difference in per-student spending between the two schools is also noteworthy and may be due to factors such as specialized programs or services offered at Westport. Overall, the data suggests that Bowen Elementary is the stronger-performing school in the 40242 zip code area, but both schools face challenges related to student attendance and economic disadvantage that may require further attention and support.

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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.

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