Western Elementary School

Summary:

Western Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Georgetown, Kentucky, serving 624 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Western Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in 5th-grade reading, writing, and editing/mechanics. The school outperforms the other elementary schools in the Scott County district, but some nearby schools, such as Stamping Ground Elementary and Northern Elementary, have higher overall rankings and stronger performance in certain subject areas. Western Elementary School also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more advantaged student population.

However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 5 stars and a ranking of 18th in 2014-2015 to 3 stars and a ranking of 234th in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing some challenges in maintaining its high level of academic achievement, particularly with certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who have struggled to perform at the same level as their peers.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1901 Frankfort Rd
       Georgetown, KY  40324


(502) 863-1393

District: Scott County

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,105 Help


Students who attend Western Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott County Middle School
High:    Scott County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  590

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Western Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Scott County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.87. (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 (75.4%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Elementary School is 15.8. 7 elementary schools in the Scott County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Elementary School is $15,105. 8 elementary schools in the Scott County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Elementary School 234th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Western Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County 80th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.04 96th 638 85.0%
2008 69.80 174th 651 73.3%
2009 76.88 123rd 658 81.3%
2010 82.33 69th 683 89.9%
2011 85.39 59th 688 91.4%
2012 90.54 27th 713 96.2%
2013 86.76 48th 719 93.3%
2014 87.08 40th 705 94.3%
2015 91.02 18th 698 97.4%
2016 84.80 53rd 690 92.3%
2017 76.36 125th 694 82.0%
2018 70.52 157th 691 77.3%
2019 63.28 238th 700 66.0%
2021 60.86 158th 517 69.4%
2022 73.72 121st 684 82.3%
2023 54.70 291st 687 57.6%
2024 61.87 234th 685 65.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.38 93rd 96 3.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.51 191st 661 71.1%
2023 29.34 205th 257 20.2%
2024 37.89 175th 279 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 350th 631 44.5%
2019 37.17 463rd 664 30.3%
2022 41.18 393rd 667 41.1%
2023 31.78 475th 670 29.1%
2024 39.38 415th 665 37.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 31st 34 8.8%
2019 8.05 38th 40 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.15 118th 663 82.2%
2019 64.28 209th 671 68.9%
2021 54.33 131st 312 58.0%
2022 75.58 94th 641 85.3%
2023 49.46 295th 639 53.8%
2024 63.29 203rd 644 68.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.66 134th 445 69.9%
2019 42.85 231st 474 51.3%
2022 58.97 63rd 206 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.52 205th 665 69.2%
2019 60.54 248th 676 63.3%
2021 48.91 173rd 325 46.8%
2022 67.08 154th 657 76.6%
2023 50.54 316th 652 51.5%
2024 54.55 272nd 652 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 81st 153 47.1%
2019 21.63 141st 152 7.2%
2022 26.28 94th 114 17.5%
2024 44.59 72nd 135 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 140th 593 76.4%
2019 69.92 142nd 592 76.0%
2021 69.66 79th 337 76.6%
2022 76.49 100th 656 84.8%
2023 53.08 287th 658 56.4%
2024 65.01 191st 659 71.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Western Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 276 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 342 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 342 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 357 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 378 12 0 4 0 n/a n/a 6 400
1999 421 16 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 469 18 1 14 0 n/a n/a 5 507
2001 484 21 1 10 0 n/a n/a 10 526
2002 549 16 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 549 16 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 502 16 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 501 11 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 541 12 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 531 15 6 35 0 n/a n/a 5 592
2008 551 18 7 44 0 n/a n/a 7 627
2009 605 12 6 54 0 n/a n/a 12 689
2010 591 13 6 50 2 n/a n/a 19 681
2011 608 15 8 78 0 0 16 0 725
2012 594 13 4 84 0 1 18 0 714
2013 599 10 7 127 0 0 20 0 763
2014 584 9 7 137 0 0 16 0 753
2015 549 6 11 96 0 0 13 0 675
2016 519 10 9 95 0 0 12 0 645
2017 508 9 5 110 0 0 7 0 639
2018 486 8 7 106 0 1 14 0 622
2019 466 13 9 108 0 2 14 0 612
2020 516 15 9 103 0 2 11 0 656
2021 492 16 7 94 0 2 12 0 623
2022 509 12 6 98 0 1 18 0 644
2023 486 15 7 91 0 1 24 0 624
2024 445 16 6 99 0 0 24 0 590

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 Western Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 291 17.4 16.7 n/a
1995 351 24.9 14.1 n/a
1996 351 24.9 14.1 n/a
1997 375 24.6 15.2 30.1
1998 400 29.6 13.5 26.1
1999 446 24.5 18.5 27.6
2000 507 26.8 18.9 24.5
2001 526 20.5 25.6 19.2
2002 586 32.5 18.0 40.1
2003 586 32.5 18.0 40.1
2004 542 30.5 17.8 n/a
2005 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2006 588 32.0 18.4 25
2007 592 37.0 16.0 27.8
2008 627 36.5 17.2 25.3
2009 689 36.5 18.9 n/a
2010 681 28.1 24.2 26.7
2011 725 37.2 19.4 30.3
2012 714 36.7 19.4 28.3
2013 763 38.5 19.8 32.5
2014 753 38.0 19.8 36.8
2015 675 36.0 18.7 28.4
2016 645 34.0 18.9 28.7
2017 639 33.5 19.0 31
2018 622 36.3 17.0 33.8
2019 612 34.5 17.7 32.7
2020 656 37.0 17.7 30.9
2021 623 36.8 16.8 31.1
2022 644 36.8 17.4 34.5
2023 624 37.8 16.4 34.3
2024 590 37.2 15.8 34.4

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 Western Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 291 17.4 16.7 n/a
1995 351 24.9 14.1 n/a
1996 351 24.9 14.1 n/a
1997 375 24.6 15.2 30.1
1998 400 29.6 13.5 26.1
1999 446 24.5 18.5 27.6
2000 507 26.8 18.9 24.5
2001 526 20.5 25.6 19.2
2002 586 32.5 18.0 40.1
2003 586 32.5 18.0 40.1
2004 542 30.5 17.8 n/a
2005 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2006 588 32.0 18.4 25
2007 592 37.0 16.0 27.8
2008 627 36.5 17.2 25.3
2009 689 36.5 18.9 n/a
2010 681 28.1 24.2 26.7
2011 725 37.2 19.4 30.3
2012 714 36.7 19.4 28.3
2013 763 38.5 19.8 32.5
2014 753 38.0 19.8 36.8
2015 675 36.0 18.7 28.4
2016 645 34.0 18.9 28.7
2017 639 33.5 19.0 31
2018 622 36.3 17.0 33.8
2019 612 34.5 17.7 32.7
2020 656 37.0 17.7 30.9
2021 623 36.8 16.8 31.1
2022 644 36.8 17.4 34.5
2023 624 37.8 16.4 34.3
2024 590 37.2 15.8 34.4

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 Western 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 $425 (2.8%) $31 (0.2%) $456 (3.0%) $8,599 (57.5%) $1,266 (8.5%) $9,866 (66.0%) $14,952
2019 $551 (3.0%) $81 (0.4%) $639 (3.4%) $8,404 (45.2%) $1,236 (6.7%) $9,634 (51.9%) $18,578
2020 $359 (2.3%) $134 (0.9%) $493 (3.2%) $8,215 (53.3%) $1,158 (7.5%) $9,373 (60.8%) $15,425
2021 $464 (3.6%) $227 (1.8%) $692 (5.4%) $9,021 (70.5%) $1,150 (9.0%) $10,172 (79.5%) $12,799
2022 $444 (2.9%) $525 (3.5%) $968 (6.4%) $9,034 (59.8%) $1,305 (8.6%) $10,338 (68.4%) $15,105

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 238th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 687 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Change (%)
Total Students612624
 2%
African American1315
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic10891
 15.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White466486
 4.3%
Two or More Races1424
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%34.3%
 1.6%


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Students at Western Elementary School are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Scott County Middle School
High : Scott County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 590 students attended Western Elementary School.

Western Elementary School ranks 234th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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