Summary:
The city of Sonora, Kentucky is home to two public schools: Creekside Elementary School, a traditional public elementary school serving grades PK-5, and The Life Connection, an alternative public school serving grades 4-12. While Creekside Elementary has a larger student enrollment of 419, The Life Connection serves a smaller population of 35 students.
Creekside Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 371 out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 340 out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with some grade levels performing above the Hardin County and state averages in math and reading, while others are below. Creekside Elementary also has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 50.6%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
In contrast, The Life Connection, an alternative public school, serves a highly economically disadvantaged student population with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate. The school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, compared to Creekside Elementary's 14, suggesting more individualized attention for its students. While the academic performance data is limited for The Life Connection, its specialized approach and focus on serving a more economically disadvantaged student population may contribute to its ability to provide targeted support and interventions.
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