Shirley Mann Elementary School

Summary:

Shirley Mann Elementary School is a highly successful public elementary school in Union, Kentucky, serving 717 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 districts in the state.

Shirley Mann Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kentucky, ranking within the top 50 schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 11th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in Shirley Mann Elementary School and the state in proficiency rates for core subjects like Mathematics and Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of 3rd graders, 79% of 4th graders, and 73% of 5th graders at Shirley Mann Elementary School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 59% and 43% for Boone County and the state, respectively.

While Shirley Mann Elementary School excels in the performance of its overall student population and specific subgroups, the school's lower rankings for special education and disabled students suggest that it may need to focus on improving support and resources for these student populations. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools in Boone County and Kenton County may indicate that it is able to achieve high academic performance with fewer resources, potentially due to factors such as community support, parental involvement, or effective resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10435 US Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091

(859) 384-5000

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Shirley Mann Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gray Middle School
High:	Larry A. Ryle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 717

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Asian:

7.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.29. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shirley Mann Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shirley Mann Elementary School 11^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Shirley Mann Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	83.84	70^th	638	89.0%
2008	86.49	47^th	651	92.8%
2009	78.98	108^th	658	83.6%
2010	90.55	21^st	683	96.9%
2011	90.42	23^rd	688	96.7%
2012	93.75	14^th	713	98.0%
2013	94.16	15^th	719	97.9%
2014	93.41	10^th	705	98.6%
2015	90.64	19^th	698	97.3%
2016	89.61	29^th	690	95.8%
2017	91.44	19^th	694	97.3%
2018	85.76	50^th	691	92.8%
2019	88.97	30^th	700	95.7%
2021	87.13	29^th	517	94.4%
2022	91.03	32^nd	684	95.3%
2023	93.50	18^th	687	97.4%
2024	94.29	11^th	685	98.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	90.03	21^st	661	96.8%
2023	47.80	111^th	257	56.8%
2024	30.63	207^th	279	25.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.27	270^th	631	57.2%
2019	63.32	200^th	664	69.9%
2021	61.83	98^th	275	64.4%
2022	56.04	228^th	667	65.8%
2023	78.64	70^th	670	89.6%
2024	74.73	104^th	665	84.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	84.80	43^rd	663	93.5%
2019	90.02	17^th	671	97.5%
2021	90.50	9^th	312	97.1%
2022	87.90	29^th	641	95.5%
2023	91.07	21^st	639	96.7%
2024	91.21	19^th	644	97.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.46	310^th	445	30.3%
2019	33.41	302^nd	474	36.3%
2022	48.14	96^th	206	53.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	82.68	62^nd	665	90.7%
2019	84.40	48^th	676	92.9%
2021	93.41	7^th	325	97.8%
2022	89.82	28^th	657	95.7%
2023	93.45	13^th	652	98.0%
2024	93.46	10^th	652	98.5%

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Rank History for White students at Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.90	95^th	593	84.0%
2019	84.23	54^th	592	90.9%
2021	84.54	30^th	337	91.1%
2022	88.29	39^th	656	94.1%
2023	91.49	25^th	658	96.2%
2024	91.71	19^th	659	97.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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Enrollment information for Shirley Mann Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	636	1	33	4	0	n/a	n/a	12	686
2008	720	1	50	4	1	n/a	n/a	12	788
2009	741	6	62	7	3	n/a	n/a	21	840
2010	779	5	66	6	2	n/a	n/a	22	880
2011	742	10	53	11	1	1	21	0	839
2012	711	7	48	15	1	2	19	0	803
2013	733	10	41	19	1	3	16	0	823
2014	715	9	49	24	1	2	16	0	816
2015	726	11	52	21	0	2	13	0	825
2016	707	9	43	23	0	4	13	0	799
2017	695	14	53	23	0	2	15	0	802
2018	681	15	38	24	2	0	15	0	775
2019	715	12	45	29	1	0	17	0	819
2020	764	14	42	41	1	0	31	0	893
2021	681	10	45	31	0	0	32	0	799
2022	625	16	51	35	0	1	29	0	757
2023	584	19	53	31	0	2	28	0	717

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shirley Mann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	686	38.0	18.1	7.1
2008	788	40.5	19.5	4.9
2009	840	42.5	19.8	7.1
2010	880	40.0	22.0	11.1
2011	839	45.0	18.6	7.9
2012	803	45.0	17.8	8.6
2013	823	46.5	17.6	10.6
2014	816	45.0	18.1	10.4
2015	825	44.0	18.7	13.3
2016	799	45.0	17.7	13.4
2017	802	47.5	16.8	14
2018	775	47.5	16.3	15.6
2019	819	46.5	17.6	13.9
2020	893	47.0	19.0	11.6
2021	799	45.5	17.5	16.1
2022	757	47.0	16.1	14.5
2023	717	48.0	14.9	18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shirley Mann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	686	38.0	18.1	7.1
2008	788	40.5	19.5	4.9
2009	840	42.5	19.8	7.1
2010	880	40.0	22.0	11.1
2011	839	45.0	18.6	7.9
2012	803	45.0	17.8	8.6
2013	823	46.5	17.6	10.6
2014	816	45.0	18.1	10.4
2015	825	44.0	18.7	13.3
2016	799	45.0	17.7	13.4
2017	802	47.5	16.8	14
2018	775	47.5	16.3	15.6
2019	819	46.5	17.6	13.9
2020	893	47.0	19.0	11.6
2021	799	45.5	17.5	16.1
2022	757	47.0	16.1	14.5
2023	717	48.0	14.9	18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shirley Mann Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$147 (1.6%)	$45 (0.5%)	$192 (2.1%)	$8,191 (88.2%)	$899 (9.7%)	$9,090 (97.9%)	$9,282
2019	$97 (1.1%)	$71 (0.8%)	$168 (1.9%)	$7,634 (86.8%)	$988 (11.2%)	$8,622 (98.1%)	$8,790
2020	$293 (2.9%)	$155 (1.5%)	$448 (4.4%)	$8,663 (84.5%)	$1,144 (11.2%)	$9,807 (95.6%)	$10,255
2021	$383 (3.5%)	$328 (3.0%)	$711 (6.4%)	$9,155 (83.0%)	$1,161 (10.5%)	$10,316 (93.6%)	$11,027
2022	$480 (4.3%)	$489 (4.4%)	$969 (8.7%)	$9,330 (83.8%)	$834 (7.5%)	$10,164 (91.3%)	$11,133

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirley Mann Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 18^th of 687 Elementary schools	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	819	717	12.5%
African American	12	19	58.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	45	53	17.8%
Hispanic	29	31	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	715	584	18.3%
Two or More Races	17	28	64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.9%	18.7%	4.8%

Schools Near Shirley Mann Elementary School

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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
Shirley Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10435 US Hwy 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5000	717	48	14.9	18.7%	584 (81.5%)	19 (2.6%)	31 (4.3%)	53 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	94.3	11^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.4%		93.5	18^th of 687 public elementary schools	97.4%	7	71.0	79.0	73.0	71.0	81.0	73.0	57.0	65.0	71.0	67.0	$11,133	$480	$489	$969	$9,330	$834	$10,164
New Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10854 Us 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5325	675	43	15.6	22.4%	600 (88.9%)	9 (1.3%)	26 (3.9%)	26 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	95.7	6^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.1%		92.4	23^rd of 687 public elementary schools	96.7%	17	73.0	74.0	75.0	74.0	80.0	83.0	52.0	72.0	70.0	84.0	$11,594	$681	$735	$1,416	$9,330	$847	$10,178
Erpenbeck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	US 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-7200	702	45	15.6	27.6%	507 (72.2%)	37 (5.3%)	45 (6.4%)	68 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	37 (5.3%)	80.8	90^th of 685 public elementary schools	86.9%		90.7	32^nd of 687 public elementary schools	95.3%	58	81.0	66.0	64.0	73.0	70.0	60.0	49.0	34.0	54.0	54.0	$11,616	$518	$597	$1,115	$9,678	$823	$10,501
Longbranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2805 Longbranch Rd.	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-4500	867	53	16.3	26.4%	699 (80.6%)	37 (4.3%)	47 (5.4%)	18 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (7.3%)	85	69^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.9%		92	27^th of 687 public elementary schools	96.1%	42	60.0	74.0	71.0	61.0	72.0	67.0	50.0	51.0	50.0	65.0	$10,596	$561	$695	$1,256	$8,720	$619	$9,339
Ockerman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8250 Us 42	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-4620	777	53	14.6	58.8%	404 (52.0%)	68 (8.8%)	244 (31.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	38 (4.9%)	30.6	495^th of 685 public elementary schools	27.7%		28.3	510^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.8%	15	40.0	40.0	34.0	43.0	43.0	42.0	27.0	26.0	26.0	29.0	$11,266	$824	$1,007	$1,831	$8,737	$699	$9,436
Steeplechase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	472 Chambers Road	Walton	41094	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 485-3500	566	39	14.5	64.1%	323 (57.1%)	110 (19.4%)	79 (14.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)	61.2	242^nd of 685 public elementary schools	64.7%		63.8	220^th of 687 public elementary schools	68.0%	22	59.0	54.0	48.0	64.0	54.0	59.0	24.0	24.0	44.0	58.0	$12,227	$582	$1,030	$1,612	$9,406	$1,210	$10,615
A M Yealey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Yealey Dr	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-3333	606	41	14.7	42.9%	442 (72.9%)	52 (8.6%)	49 (8.1%)	24 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	34 (5.6%)	44.1	376^th of 685 public elementary schools	45.1%		33.4	465^th of 687 public elementary schools	32.3%	89	53.0	36.0	40.0	57.0	49.0	48.0	24.0	26.0	30.0	48.0	$12,320	$734	$980	$1,714	$9,723	$883	$10,606
Beechgrove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1029 Bristow Rd	Independence	41051	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 371-1636	660	44	15.0	60.9%	509 (77.1%)	33 (5.0%)	50 (7.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (9.4%)	43.9	379^th of 685 public elementary schools	44.7%		36.7	443^rd of 687 public elementary schools	35.5%	64	49.0	43.0	45.0	48.0	48.0	40.0	40.0	24.0	38.0	30.0	$19,820	$635	$371	$1,006	$10,116	$1,274	$11,390
Hillard Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9000 Spruce Dr	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-2350	483	50	9.7	65.4%	211 (43.7%)	72 (14.9%)	168 (34.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	25.2	534^th of 685 public elementary schools	22.0%		28.2	512^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.5%	22	25.0	31.0	41.0	28.0	42.0	43.0	23.0	27.0	27.0	35.0	$14,422	$1,250	$1,105	$2,355	$11,029	$1,038	$12,067
Florence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	103 Center St	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-2610	566	45	12.5	63.3%	281 (49.6%)	109 (19.3%)	127 (22.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	31 (5.5%)	36.6	447^th of 685 public elementary schools	34.7%		38.2	430^th of 687 public elementary schools	37.4%	17	36.0	38.0	38.0	42.0	43.0	44.0	21.0	42.0	35.0	42.0	$12,438	$1,024	$1,253	$2,277	$9,520	$641	$10,161

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley Mann Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Shirley Mann Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shirley Mann Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray Middle School
High : Larry A. Ryle High School

Is Shirley Mann Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Shirley Mann Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Shirley Mann Elementary School?

Students at Shirley Mann Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Shirley Mann Elementary School in?

Boone County

How many students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 717 students attended Shirley Mann Elementary School.

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