Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Willis H. Justice Elementary School ranks 389 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willis H. Justice Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Winchester, Kentucky, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 427 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willis H. Justice Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking between 359 and 474 out of 517-700 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is generally below the state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science, with proficiency rates ranging from 33% to 34% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 43% to 43%. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant, and it generally performs worse on state assessments than nearby schools in the same district.

The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student population is predominantly White, and the performance of specific student subgroups, such as male students, special education students, and disabled students, is particularly concerning, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom quarter or bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources and implement more effective instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-4

350 Mt. Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391

(859) 745-8800

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
389^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,297

Students who attend Willis H. Justice Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rev. Henry E. Baker Senior Interm. School
	Robert D. Campbell Junior High
High:	George Rogers Clark High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willis H. Justice Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.2. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willis H. Justice Elementary School is 14.1. 2 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Willis H. Justice Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willis H. Justice Elementary School is $19,297, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Clark County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willis H. Justice Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willis H. Justice Elementary School 389^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Willis H. Justice Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 128^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2017	52.30	337^th	694	51.4%
2018	45.69	394^th	691	43.0%
2019	45.47	419^th	700	40.1%
2021	16.35	474^th	517	8.3%
2022	37.78	433^rd	684	36.7%
2023	47.27	359^th	687	47.7%
2024	43.20	389^th	685	43.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.35	328^th	661	50.4%
2023	17.28	246^th	257	4.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.54	267^th	631	57.7%
2019	49.80	338^th	664	49.1%
2022	35.77	436^th	667	34.6%
2023	40.74	392^nd	670	41.5%
2024	36.48	444^th	665	33.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.16	469^th	663	29.3%
2019	50.58	359^th	671	46.5%
2022	36.28	414^th	641	35.4%
2023	51.61	275^th	639	57.0%
2024	63.68	201^st	644	68.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.39	250^th	445	43.8%
2019	33.34	305^th	474	35.7%
2022	19.24	192^nd	206	6.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	52.97	318^th	665	52.2%
2019	41.38	442^nd	676	34.6%
2022	39.17	396^th	657	39.7%
2023	41.75	385^th	652	41.0%
2024	19.88	553^rd	652	15.2%

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Rank History for White students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.27	381^st	593	35.8%
2019	38.19	403^rd	592	31.9%
2021	9.48	331^st	337	1.8%
2022	36.81	411^th	656	37.3%
2023	47.10	347^th	658	47.3%
2024	38.98	399^th	659	39.5%

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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 Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	392	44	1	28	2	24	491
2016	384	39	0	26	1	27	477
2017	399	40	2	37	1	31	510
2018	348	30	2	31	1	28	440
2019	352	31	2	35	1	26	447
2020	361	26	2	33	0	22	444
2021	332	25	2	34	0	16	409
2022	302	25	1	18	0	21	367
2023	348	21	1	32	0	25	427
2024	376	17	2	35	0	29	459

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 Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	491	30.0	16.3	67.4
2016	477	36.0	13.2	71.1
2017	510	33.9	15.0	73.9
2018	440	34.0	12.9	72.7
2019	447	33.3	13.4	68.9
2020	444	34.2	12.9	68.5
2021	409	30.9	13.2	73.1
2022	367	33.5	10.9	70.3
2023	427	31.9	13.3	66.5
2024	459	32.5	14.1	71

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 Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	491	30.0	16.3	67.4
2016	477	36.0	13.2	71.1
2017	510	33.9	15.0	73.9
2018	440	34.0	12.9	72.7
2019	447	33.3	13.4	68.9
2020	444	34.2	12.9	68.5
2021	409	30.9	13.2	73.1
2022	367	33.5	10.9	70.3
2023	427	31.9	13.3	66.5
2024	459	32.5	14.1	71

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 Willis H. Justice 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	$514 (3.4%)	$95 (0.6%)	$609 (4.0%)	$10,237 (67.3%)	$2,063 (13.6%)	$12,300 (80.8%)	$15,220
2019	$782 (4.6%)	$163 (1.0%)	$945 (5.6%)	$9,496 (56.0%)	$1,788 (10.5%)	$11,284 (66.5%)	$16,967
2020	$506 (3.5%)	$86 (0.6%)	$593 (4.0%)	$10,448 (71.2%)	$2,008 (13.7%)	$12,341 (84.2%)	$14,665
2021	$758 (4.6%)	$594 (3.6%)	$1,352 (8.2%)	$12,076 (73.2%)	$2,141 (13.0%)	$12,865 (78.0%)	$16,488
2022	$2,201 (11.4%)	$403 (2.1%)	$2,605 (13.5%)	$12,638 (65.5%)	$2,469 (12.8%)	$15,108 (78.3%)	$19,297

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 419^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 359^th of 687 Elementary schools	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	427	4.5%
African American	31	21	32.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	35	32	8.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	352	348	1.1%
Two or More Races	26	25	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.9%	66.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Willis H. Justice Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Willis H. Justice Elementary School	Public	K-4	350 Mt. Sterling Rd	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 745-8800	459	33	14.1	71.0%	376 (81.9%)	17 (3.7%)	35 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	43.2	389^th of 685 public elementary schools	43.2%		47.3	359^th of 687 public elementary schools	47.7%	30	33.0	34.0		49.0	56.0		34.0				$19,297	$2,201	$403	$2,605	$12,638	$2,469	$15,108
William G. Conkwright Elementary	Public	K-4	360 Mt. Sterling Road	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 745-8900	504	41	12.4	71.0%	417 (82.7%)	31 (6.2%)	34 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	15.6	599^th of 685 public elementary schools	12.6%		20.7	566^th of 687 public elementary schools	17.6%	33	19.0			36.0	32.0						$18,452	$2,250	$471	$2,721	$11,657	$2,520	$14,176
Shearer Elementary School	Public	K-4	244 East Broadway	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 744-4978	399	29	13.9	71.4%	332 (83.2%)	13 (3.3%)	37 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	30.7	493^rd of 685 public elementary schools	28.0%		37.4	436^th of 687 public elementary schools	36.5%	57	30.0	39.0		43.0	46.0		21.0				$19,240	$2,328	$599	$2,927	$12,291	$2,421	$14,712
Clark County Preschool	Public	PK	30 Beckner Street	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(859) 744-1722	258	18	14.3	72.5%	190 (73.6%)	17 (6.6%)	32 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)								(n/a)
Strode Station Elementary School	Public	K-4	1750 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 745-3915	521	36	14.4	61.0%	363 (69.7%)	25 (4.8%)	88 (16.9%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	43.2	388^th of 685 public elementary schools	43.4%		54.3	295^th of 687 public elementary schools	57.1%	93	47.0	39.0		44.0	43.0						$18,460	$1,474	$368	$1,843	$12,710	$2,405	$15,115
North Middletown Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 College Street	North Middletown	40361	Bourbon County	Bourbon County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 987-2052	135	9	14.6	78.5%	112 (83.0%)	1 (0.7%)	20 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	54.1	307^th of 685 public elementary schools	55.2%		32.1	476^th of 687 public elementary schools	30.7%	169		43.0	57.0	29.0	50.0	48.0	32.0	48.0	52.0	52.0	$19,080	$3,648	$1,267	$4,915	$10,608	$2,380	$12,988
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 Indian Mound Dr	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 497-8752	504	37	13.8	67.7%	460 (91.3%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	65.9	208^th of 685 public elementary schools	69.6%		53.9	299^th of 687 public elementary schools	56.5%	91	51.0	56.0	49.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	39.0	61.0	32.0	51.0	$10,832	$2,017	$500	$2,517	$8,546	$1,844	$10,390
Garrett Morgan Elementary	Public	K-5	1150 Passage Mound Way	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3165	780	54	14.4	32.2%	453 (58.1%)	129 (16.5%)	64 (8.2%)	77 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	79.9	93^rd of 685 public elementary schools	86.4%		76.9	102^nd of 687 public elementary schools	85.2%	9	55.0	50.0	58.0	73.0	59.0	61.0	40.0	73.0	66.0	62.0	$16,738	$811	$373	$1,184	$11,556	$2,115	$13,671
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary	Public	K-5	930 Jouett Creek Dr	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4955	570	42	13.4	20.7%	395 (69.3%)	38 (6.7%)	28 (4.9%)	82 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	94.1	12^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.2%		96	9^th of 687 public elementary schools	98.7%	3	72.0	73.0	76.0	75.0	77.0	84.0	56.0	61.0	67.0	69.0	$18,781	$1,241	$419	$12,660	$12,901	$2,238	$15,139
Northview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 Maysville Road	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 497-8703	546	36	15.3	61.4%	504 (92.3%)	6 (1.1%)	20 (3.7%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	67.4	193^rd of 685 public elementary schools	71.8%		74.4	120^th of 687 public elementary schools	82.5%	73	41.0	61.0	32.0	52.0	60.0	58.0	43.0	71.0	48.0	59.0	$10,120	$1,891	$510	$2,401	$7,810	$1,681	$9,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Is Willis H. Justice Elementary School a good school?

Willis H. Justice Elementary School ranks 389^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Willis H. Justice Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Willis H. Justice Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Willis H. Justice Elementary School?

Students at Willis H. Justice Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Willis H. Justice Elementary School in?

Clark County

What schools do graduates of Willis H. Justice Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willis H. Justice Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rev. Henry E. Baker Senior Interm. School
Middle : Robert D. Campbell Junior High
High : George Rogers Clark High School

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