Providence Elementary School

Summary:

Providence Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Providence, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Webster County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Providence Elementary School has faced significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 16%, compared to the Webster County average of 35% and the state average of 43%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank significantly lower than their peers in the state.

While Providence Elementary School struggles academically, some nearby schools within the Webster County district, such as Dixon Elementary and Clay Elementary, perform significantly better. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dixon Elementary's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 60%, compared to Providence's 16%. This disparity in performance, coupled with Providence's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450

(270) 667-7041

District: Webster County

SchoolDigger Rank:
610^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,418

Students who attend Providence Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Webster County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Two or more races:

8.4%

African American:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Providence Elementary School ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Webster County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.5. (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 (80.4%), two or more races (8.4%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Providence Elementary School is 17.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Webster County School District! (See more...)

Compare Providence Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Providence Elementary School is $14,418, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Webster County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Providence Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence Elementary School 610^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Providence 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:

Webster County:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County 126^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Providence Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Providence Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	13.33	619^th	683	9.4%
2011	24.91	572^nd	688	16.9%
2012	18.70	646^th	713	9.4%
2013	23.80	617^th	719	14.2%
2014	14.84	655^th	705	7.1%
2015	17.77	633^rd	698	9.3%
2016	12.24	654^th	690	5.2%
2017	22.73	586^th	694	15.6%
2018	37.98	457^th	691	33.9%
2019	34.19	521^st	700	25.6%
2021	48.29	248^th	517	52.0%
2022	35.55	447^th	684	34.6%
2023	40.84	408^th	687	40.6%
2024	13.50	610^th	685	10.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Providence Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.43	439^th	661	33.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.17	382^nd	631	39.5%
2019	29.49	526^th	664	20.8%
2022	45.67	352^nd	667	47.2%
2023	50.17	307^th	670	54.2%
2024	20.29	562^nd	665	15.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Providence Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.46	475^th	663	28.4%
2019	33.43	525^th	671	21.8%
2022	34.70	429^th	641	33.1%
2023	45.99	333^rd	639	47.9%
2024	21.56	531^st	644	17.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Providence Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	44.60	402^nd	665	39.5%
2019	35.09	490^th	676	27.5%
2022	34.91	432^nd	657	34.2%
2023	38.15	413^th	652	36.7%
2024	18.88	558^th	652	14.4%

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Rank History for White students at Providence Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	41.25	365^th	593	38.4%
2019	38.34	401^st	592	32.3%
2022	29.38	477^th	656	27.3%
2023	47.58	340^th	658	48.3%
2024	9.56	637^th	659	3.3%

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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 Providence Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	216	38	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	255
2009	236	53	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	296
2010	262	43	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	314
2011	238	34	0	9	0	0	18	0	299
2012	258	29	0	15	0	0	25	0	327
2013	355	25	0	17	0	0	26	0	423
2014	351	31	0	17	0	0	30	0	429
2015	289	21	0	17	0	0	29	0	356
2016	257	21	0	16	0	0	27	0	321
2017	266	19	1	13	1	0	26	0	326
2018	259	19	1	14	1	0	28	0	322
2019	225	26	1	19	2	0	29	0	302
2020	220	26	0	12	2	0	31	0	291
2021	200	24	0	13	1	0	31	0	269
2022	214	23	0	12	1	0	24	0	274
2023	230	29	1	12	1	0	17	0	290
2024	229	23	2	6	1	0	24	0	285

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 Providence Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	255	23.6	10.8	81.5
2009	296	17.5	16.9	85.2
2010	314	19.8	15.8	83.7
2011	299	17.9	16.6	84.3
2012	327	20.2	16.1	79.8
2013	423	21.9	19.2	n/a
2014	429	25.2	16.9	64.6
2015	356	19.0	18.7	61.5
2016	321	18.0	17.8	67.6
2017	326	17.0	19.1	71.2
2018	322	17.0	18.9	75.8
2019	302	17.0	17.7	71.5
2020	291	16.1	18.0	69.4
2021	269	16.1	16.7	63.2
2022	274	17.0	16.1	67.2
2023	290	18.0	16.1	75.9
2024	285	16.0	17.8	74.4

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 Providence Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	255	23.6	10.8	81.5
2009	296	17.5	16.9	85.2
2010	314	19.8	15.8	83.7
2011	299	17.9	16.6	84.3
2012	327	20.2	16.1	79.8
2013	423	21.9	19.2	n/a
2014	429	25.2	16.9	64.6
2015	356	19.0	18.7	61.5
2016	321	18.0	17.8	67.6
2017	326	17.0	19.1	71.2
2018	322	17.0	18.9	75.8
2019	302	17.0	17.7	71.5
2020	291	16.1	18.0	69.4
2021	269	16.1	16.7	63.2
2022	274	17.0	16.1	67.2
2023	290	18.0	16.1	75.9
2024	285	16.0	17.8	74.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Providence 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	$292 (3.1%)	$275 (2.9%)	$567 (5.9%)	$4,920 (51.4%)	$4,085 (42.7%)	$9,005 (94.1%)	$9,572
2019	$275 (3.5%)	$267 (3.4%)	$543 (6.9%)	$6,654 (84.6%)	$671 (8.5%)	$7,325 (93.1%)	$7,867
2020	$655 (4.7%)	$290 (2.1%)	$945 (6.7%)	$10,922 (77.7%)	$2,189 (15.6%)	$13,111 (93.3%)	$14,056
2021	$773 (5.7%)	$494 (3.7%)	$1,267 (9.4%)	$10,545 (78.4%)	$1,644 (12.2%)	$12,189 (90.6%)	$13,455
2022	$2,002 (13.9%)	$608 (4.2%)	$2,610 (18.1%)	$9,934 (68.9%)	$1,874 (13.0%)	$11,808 (81.9%)	$14,418

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Providence Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 521^st of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 408^th of 687 Elementary schools	15%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	290	4%
African American	26	29	11.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	19	12	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	230	2.2%
Two or More Races	29	17	41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	75.9%	4.3%

Schools Near Providence 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	470 S Broadway	Providence	42450	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 667-7041	285	16	17.8	74.4%	229 (80.4%)	23 (8.1%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	13.5	610^th of 685 public elementary schools	10.9%		40.8	408^th of 687 public elementary schools	40.6%	202	16.0	25.0	7.0	35.0			27.0	32.0	25.0	39.0				21.0				29.0		$14,418	$2,002	$608	$2,610	$9,934	$1,874	$11,808
Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	210 College St	Clay	42404	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 664-2227	201	13	15.5	64.2%	189 (94.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)	39.4	423^rd of 685 public elementary schools	38.2%		55.1	289^th of 687 public elementary schools	57.9%	134	36.0		46.0	72.0			21.0	41.0	39.0	56.0				29.0		21.0		39.0		$15,258	$2,060	$562	$2,622	$10,527	$2,109	$12,636
West Hopkins School	Public	PK, KG-8	2695 Rabbit Ridge Rd	Nebo	42441	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6130	327	27	12.1	61.2%	300 (91.7%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.2%)	48	343^rd of 685 public elementary schools	49.9%		31.2	485^th of 687 public elementary schools	29.4%	142	52.0	46.0		51.0	41.0	18.0	61.0	46.0	34.0	57.0	52.0	38.0	31.0	20.0	29.0	30.0	24.0		56.0	$14,949	$921	$978	$1,899	$9,762	$1,656	$11,419
Dixon Elementary School	Public	K-6	277 State Rt 1340	Dixon	42409	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 639-9080	299	20	15.3	48.5%	273 (91.3%)	3 (1.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	58	271^st of 685 public elementary schools	60.4%		55.9	279^th of 687 public elementary schools	59.4%	8	60.0	50.0	39.0	55.0			55.0	53.0	37.0	63.0				41.0		30.0		50.0		$11,045	$1,493	$490	$1,983	$7,628	$1,434	$9,062
Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	861 Pride Ave	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6030	379	26	14.5	57.3%	303 (79.9%)	28 (7.4%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.5%)	79	100^th of 685 public elementary schools	85.4%		90.5	34^th of 687 public elementary schools	95.1%	66	73.0	69.0	63.0				63.0	59.0	54.0				40.0	48.0		58.0		60.0		$12,206	$841	$909	$1,749	$7,446	$1,399	$8,845
West Broadway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	127 W Broadway	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6036	460	29	16.1	67.2%	306 (66.5%)	61 (13.3%)	34 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.4%)	48.9	338^th of 685 public elementary schools	50.7%		64.8	210^th of 687 public elementary schools	69.4%	128	49.0	44.0	37.0				58.0	57.0	39.0				33.0	43.0		31.0		44.0		$14,291	$869	$1,024	$1,893	$9,222	$1,568	$10,790
Hanson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Veterans Drive	Hanson	42413	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6158	490	28	17.5	47.1%	420 (85.7%)	13 (2.7%)	14 (2.9%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	87.8	45^th of 685 public elementary schools	93.4%		79.7	87^th of 687 public elementary schools	87.3%	42	71.0	52.0	71.0				74.0	68.0	60.0				56.0	63.0		62.0		66.0		$30,947	$904	$833	$1,738	$8,396	$1,507	$9,903
Grapevine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Hayes Ave.	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6012	313	24	13.0	70.0%	232 (74.1%)	21 (6.7%)	32 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.9%)	67	195^th of 685 public elementary schools	71.5%		55.5	284^th of 687 public elementary schools	58.7%	89	46.0	45.0	73.0				51.0	57.0	58.0				45.0	42.0		38.0		71.0		$13,372	$900	$929	$1,829	$8,479	$1,444	$9,922
Dawson Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	317 Eli St	Dawson Springs	42408	Hopkins County	Dawson Springs Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 797-3811	313	23	13.7	72.2%	289 (92.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	33.3	470^th of 685 public elementary schools	31.4%		28	513^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.3%	43	24.0	37.0	47.0				22.0	37.0	45.0							34.0		47.0		$13,768	$1,059	$302	$1,361	$8,993	$1,963	$10,957
Jesse Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 Anton Rd	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6033	477	28	17.0	70.4%	305 (63.9%)	59 (12.4%)	47 (9.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (12.4%)	68.1	185^th of 685 public elementary schools	73.0%		63.3	223^rd of 687 public elementary schools	67.5%	38	49.0	58.0	75.0				45.0	45.0	60.0				42.0	48.0		42.0		72.0		$13,353	$989	$941	$1,929	$8,325	$1,486	$9,811

Frequently Asked Questions about Providence Elementary School

Is Providence Elementary School a good school?

Providence Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Providence Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Providence Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Providence Elementary School attend?

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

High : Webster County High School

What district is Providence Elementary School in?

Webster County

What is the racial makeup of Providence Elementary School?

Students at Providence Elementary School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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