Elementary Schools in Clark County

The elementary schools located in Clark County, Kentucky serve students from grades K-5. This analysis examines four schools in the district, revealing a mix of academic performance and socioeconomic challenges.

Strode Station Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, consistently ranking above the Clark County and Kentucky averages on 3rd and 4th-grade math and reading proficiency tests. It also has a relatively lower free and reduced lunch rate of 59.68%. In contrast, William G. Conkwright Elementary and Willis H. Justice Elementary School demonstrate stronger performance in specific areas, such as 4th-grade science proficiency and 3rd and 4th-grade reading proficiency.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the Clark County and Kentucky averages, particularly in math and reading proficiency. This may be attributed to the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all the schools, suggesting these institutions serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges. While some schools are performing better than the district and state averages, there is still room for improvement, and addressing the root causes of the performance gaps could lead to better outcomes for students.