Best Public Schools in Waco, KY

Summary:

Waco, Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, Waco Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding state and Madison County district averages, while others fall short. Waco Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past three years, but its academic outcomes show room for improvement to ensure more consistent and equitable results across all grade levels.

Waco Elementary School faces socioeconomic challenges, with over 57% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to the school's uneven academic performance. However, the school has a relatively favorable staffing situation, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8, slightly lower than the state average. This could be a strength in supporting student learning, though it's important to consider how this translates into actual classroom practices and outcomes.

Overall, Waco Elementary School provides a comprehensive educational experience for the students of Waco, Kentucky. While the school's performance has been mixed, the data suggests opportunities for improvement in ensuring more consistent and equitable academic outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's socioeconomic challenges and favorable staffing situation are important factors to consider in supporting student success.

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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
Waco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	359 Waco Loop	Waco	40385	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 387-3600	428	31	13.8	57.0%	375 (87.6%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.3%)	56.8	277^th of 685 public elementary schools	59.6%		54.1	296^th of 687 public elementary schools	56.9%	19	61.0	22.0	58.0	49.0	53.0	48.0	27.0	48.0	52.0	50.0	$17,114	$1,594	$385	$1,979	$9,267	$2,109	$11,376

Cities Near Waco

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Irvine	7.64 mi	7	291^st
Richmond	7.8 mi	16	84^th
Berea	9.09 mi	10	106^th
Clay City	13.6 mi	1	319^th
Winchester	15.47 mi	12	233^rd

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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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