Summary:
The city of Richmond, Kentucky is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Madison County school district, which is ranked 23 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and showcase a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing more significant challenges.
Kirksville Elementary School and Boonesborough Elementary are two of the highest-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 135th and 98th out of 687 and 685 elementary schools in Kentucky, respectively. Both schools have a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently outperform the state and county averages on key academic measures, particularly in reading and math. In contrast, schools like Daniel Boone Elementary and White Hall Elementary show more mixed results, with room for improvement in subjects like writing and social studies.
The data also reveals significant variation in student-teacher ratios, per-student spending, and free/reduced lunch rates across the elementary schools in Richmond. While there appears to be a correlation between higher poverty levels and lower academic performance, Boonesborough Elementary demonstrates that high-poverty schools can still achieve strong academic results. Overall, the insights from this data suggest that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources play a key role in shaping student outcomes in the Richmond elementary schools.
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