Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chavies Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Chavies Elementary School?
303 students attend Chavies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chavies Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chavies Elementary School?
Chavies Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chavies Elementary School offer ?
Chavies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chavies Elementary School part of?
Chavies Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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