Best Public Schools in Utica, KY

Summary:

The city of Utica, Kentucky has only one public elementary school, Southern Oaks Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Daviess County school district. While Southern Oaks Elementary does not stand out as a clear top performer, the data provides insights into the school's performance, demographics, and resources.

Academically, Southern Oaks Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years, despite some fluctuations in its statewide ranking. The school's proficiency rates on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) tests are mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the county and state averages, while others fall below. This suggests opportunities for improvement in certain academic areas. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a 52.9% free/reduced lunch rate.

In terms of resources, Southern Oaks Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends $12,288 per student, which is higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's ability to provide individualized attention and additional support for its students. Overall, the data highlights both the strengths and challenges faced by Southern Oaks Elementary, providing valuable insights for parents and educators in the Utica community.

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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 Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th 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
Southern Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 U.S. Highway 431	Utica	42376	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7570	465	29	16.0	52.9%	372 (80.0%)	6 (1.3%)	53 (11.4%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	56.9	276^th of 685 public elementary schools	59.7%		53.7	302^nd of 687 public elementary schools	56.0%	26	43.0	56.0	50.0	46.0	59.0	49.0	38.0	36.0	41.0	49.0	$14,266	$1,163	$522	$1,685	$9,871	$1,549	$11,420

Cities Near Utica

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Owensboro	6.19 mi	35	166^th
Livermore	9.56 mi	1	232^nd
Calhoun	9.86 mi	4	44^th
Whitesville	11.31 mi	1	157^th
Hartford	15.59 mi	6	87^th

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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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