Is Fordsville Elementary School a good school?

Fordsville Elementary School ranks 227 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fordsville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Fordsville Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fordsville Elementary School?

Students at Fordsville Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

Fordsville Elementary School

Summary:

Fordsville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 243 students in grades PK-6 in Fordsville, Kentucky. The school is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fordsville Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from a high of 227 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 to a low of 662 out of 690 in 2015-2016. The school generally performs above the Ohio County and Kentucky averages in reading, with 4th and 5th grade reading proficiency rates exceeding state levels in recent years. However, the school lags behind in mathematics, with proficiency rates below the county and state averages across most grade levels. Fordsville Elementary stands out in 5th grade writing and editing/mechanics, where its proficiency rates are significantly higher than the county and state.

Female students at Fordsville Elementary consistently outperform their male counterparts, ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools for female students. The school's White and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups also perform relatively well, ranking in the top 40-50% of Kentucky schools for those subgroups. However, special education students at Fordsville Elementary lag behind, ranking in the bottom 40% of Kentucky schools for that subgroup. The school spends around $13,900 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Beaver Dam Elementary and Wayland Alexander Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

359 W Main St
Fordsville, KY 42343

(270) 276-3601

District: Ohio County

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.12. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fordsville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordsville Elementary School 227^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Fordsville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ohio County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ohio County 40^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fordsville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	52.37	305^th	638	52.2%
2008	30.50	492^nd	651	24.4%
2009	44.65	399^th	658	39.4%
2010	46.76	405^th	683	40.7%
2011	45.12	417^th	688	39.4%
2012	37.45	480^th	713	32.7%
2013	58.76	277^th	719	61.5%
2014	52.62	330^th	705	53.2%
2015	20.18	613^th	698	12.2%
2016	10.69	662^nd	690	4.1%
2017	26.29	567^th	694	18.3%
2018	31.46	527^th	691	23.7%
2019	46.20	410^th	700	41.4%
2022	45.69	359^th	684	47.5%
2023	53.43	304^th	687	55.7%
2024	63.12	227^th	685	66.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.58	391^st	661	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.56	486^th	631	23.0%
2019	52.74	310^th	664	53.3%
2022	60.17	193^rd	667	71.1%
2023	53.31	272^nd	670	59.4%
2024	58.99	226^th	665	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	34.03	492^nd	663	25.8%
2019	47.04	389^th	671	42.0%
2022	65.38	165^th	641	74.3%
2023	69.59	146^th	639	77.2%
2024	70.20	147^th	644	77.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	30.61	514^th	665	22.7%
2019	46.77	392^nd	676	42.0%
2022	46.86	335^th	657	49.0%
2023	31.85	451^st	652	30.8%
2024	52.56	289^th	652	55.7%

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Rank History for White students at Fordsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	34.49	432^nd	656	34.1%
2023	41.63	392^nd	658	40.4%
2024	56.35	264^th	659	59.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Fordsville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	405	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1989	413	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1990	418	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1991	384	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1992	357	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	14	371
1993	376	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1994	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1995	284	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	284	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1998	307	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1999	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2000	277	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2001	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2002	279	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2003	279	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2004	286	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2005	294	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2006	290	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2007	280	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2008	295	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2009	289	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	295
2010	282	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	292
2011	296	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	300
2012	290	0	1	6	0	0	2	0	299
2013	282	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	290
2014	258	0	0	8	0	0	2	0	268
2015	243	1	0	11	0	0	1	0	256
2016	269	2	0	12	1	0	1	0	285
2017	267	2	0	8	1	0	4	0	282
2018	255	1	0	11	0	0	2	0	269
2019	237	2	0	16	0	0	5	0	260
2020	253	0	0	12	0	0	2	0	267
2021	234	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	243
2022	229	0	0	9	0	0	1	0	239
2023	233	1	0	7	0	0	2	0	243

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fordsville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	21.6	18.8	n/a
1989	415	21.7	19.1	n/a
1990	418	20.8	20.0	n/a
1991	384	22.7	16.9	n/a
1992	371	21.4	17.3	n/a
1993	376	20.2	18.6	n/a
1994	356	20.1	17.7	n/a
1995	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1996	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1997	289	19.1	15.1	55.4
1998	307	20.0	15.4	51.5
1999	287	13.6	21.3	64.1
2000	277	13.6	20.7	0
2001	305	15.4	19.8	71.8
2002	280	19.9	14.1	98.9
2003	280	19.9	14.1	98.9
2004	286	18.9	15.1	n/a
2005	298	20.3	14.7	n/a
2006	292	19.2	15.2	78.4
2007	283	20.0	14.2	76.7
2008	299	19.7	15.2	75.3
2009	295	19.2	15.4	72.4
2010	292	15.2	19.2	75.9
2011	300	19.2	15.6	75
2012	299	20.2	14.8	78.6
2013	290	19.2	15.1	80
2014	268	18.2	14.7	72
2015	256	17.0	15.0	76.2
2016	285	17.0	16.7	75.8
2017	282	17.3	16.3	73.8
2018	269	15.8	17.0	73.6
2019	260	15.8	16.4	71.9
2020	267	17.7	15.0	73
2021	243	16.8	14.4	69.1
2022	239	18.8	12.7	69.5
2023	243	18.8	12.9	68.7

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 Fordsville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	21.6	18.8	n/a
1989	415	21.7	19.1	n/a
1990	418	20.8	20.0	n/a
1991	384	22.7	16.9	n/a
1992	371	21.4	17.3	n/a
1993	376	20.2	18.6	n/a
1994	356	20.1	17.7	n/a
1995	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1996	286	18.8	15.2	n/a
1997	289	19.1	15.1	55.4
1998	307	20.0	15.4	51.5
1999	287	13.6	21.3	64.1
2000	277	13.6	20.7	0
2001	305	15.4	19.8	71.8
2002	280	19.9	14.1	98.9
2003	280	19.9	14.1	98.9
2004	286	18.9	15.1	n/a
2005	298	20.3	14.7	n/a
2006	292	19.2	15.2	78.4
2007	283	20.0	14.2	76.7
2008	299	19.7	15.2	75.3
2009	295	19.2	15.4	72.4
2010	292	15.2	19.2	75.9
2011	300	19.2	15.6	75
2012	299	20.2	14.8	78.6
2013	290	19.2	15.1	80
2014	268	18.2	14.7	72
2015	256	17.0	15.0	76.2
2016	285	17.0	16.7	75.8
2017	282	17.3	16.3	73.8
2018	269	15.8	17.0	73.6
2019	260	15.8	16.4	71.9
2020	267	17.7	15.0	73
2021	243	16.8	14.4	69.1
2022	239	18.8	12.7	69.5
2023	243	18.8	12.9	68.7

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 Fordsville 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	$493 (3.6%)	$167 (1.2%)	$660 (4.8%)	$9,485 (69.1%)	$2,042 (14.9%)	$11,527 (84.0%)	$13,727
2019	$495 (3.5%)	$242 (1.7%)	$737 (5.3%)	$10,204 (73.1%)	$2,192 (15.7%)	$12,396 (88.8%)	$13,960
2020	$393 (2.9%)	$226 (1.7%)	$620 (4.6%)	$10,193 (75.4%)	$1,896 (14.0%)	$12,089 (89.5%)	$13,511
2021	$1,119 (9.0%)	$954 (7.7%)	$2,073 (16.7%)	$9,667 (78.1%)	$1,442 (11.6%)	$11,110 (89.8%)	$12,378
2022	$2,565 (14.0%)	$582 (3.2%)	$3,146 (17.1%)	$10,070 (54.8%)	$2,311 (12.6%)	$12,379 (67.4%)	$18,380

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordsville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 410^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 304^th of 687 Elementary schools	14.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	243	6.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	7	56.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	233	1.7%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.9%	68.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Fordsville 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th 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
Fordsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	359 W Main St	Fordsville	42343	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 276-3601	243	19	12.9	68.7%	233 (95.9%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	63.1	227^th of 685 public elementary schools	66.9%		53.4	304^th of 687 public elementary schools	55.7%	77	35.0	49.0	47.0	52.0	43.0	63.0	56.0	52.0	40.0	58.0	42.0	67.0	$18,380	$2,565	$582	$3,146	$10,070	$2,311	$12,379
Whitesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9656 Ky 54	Whitesville	42378	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7670	371	22	16.8	48.8%	341 (91.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	56.5	278^th of 685 public elementary schools	59.4%		52.6	310^th of 687 public elementary schools	54.9%	32	59.0	45.0	51.0		66.0	36.0	44.0		36.0		38.0	51.0	$15,191	$937	$742	$1,679	$10,725	$1,754	$12,478
South Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8631 State Rt 69	Hawesville	42348	Hancock County	Hancock County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 927-6762	225	17	13.5	53.3%	216 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	55.2	291^st of 685 public elementary schools	57.5%		51.4	319^th of 687 public elementary schools	53.6%	28	51.0	47.0	43.0		44.0	60.0	46.0		50.0	35.0	32.0	51.0	$26,748	$2,651	$732	$3,383	$17,915	$16,233	$21,787
Horse Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11980 US Hwy 62 E	Horse Branch	42349	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-4662	191	15	12.9	77.5%	185 (96.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	46.2	357^th of 685 public elementary schools	47.9%		66.6	187^th of 687 public elementary schools	72.8%	170	27.0	38.0	48.0	47.0	36.0	38.0		53.0		39.0	39.0	65.0	$18,093	$2,398	$506	$2,904	$10,403	$1,852	$12,255
Wayland Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1250 Oakwood Dr	Hartford	42347	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 298-3462	659	40	16.4	67.2%	604 (91.7%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.4%)	60	258^th of 685 public elementary schools	62.3%		57.1	266^th of 687 public elementary schools	61.3%	8	49.0	44.0	60.0	49.0	48.0	50.0	57.0	59.0	35.0	45.0	41.0	46.0	$14,618	$2,011	$478	$2,489	$7,928	$1,630	$9,556
Beaver Dam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	183 US Hwy 62 E	Beaver Dam	42320	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-4478	537	36	14.9	66.3%	392 (73.0%)	6 (1.1%)	126 (23.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	54.3	301^st of 685 public elementary schools	56.1%		48	354^th of 687 public elementary schools	48.5%	53	41.0	44.0	34.0	43.0	49.0	59.0	49.0	65.0	39.0	20.0	49.0	55.0	$16,067	$2,219	$474	$2,693	$9,170	$1,590	$10,758
Hardinsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1340 East Hwy 60	Hardinsburg	40143	Breckinridge County	Breckinridge County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 756-3020	504	35	14.4	39.1%	460 (91.3%)	10 (2.0%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	60.9	246^th of 685 public elementary schools	64.1%		57.9	260^th of 687 public elementary schools	62.2%	14	29.0	50.0	55.0		38.0	67.0	45.0		47.0	53.0	53.0	50.0	$15,749	$2,725	$1,475	$4,200	$9,744	$1,805	$11,549
Country Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4961 Kentucky 54	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7250	472	29	16.0	46.2%	408 (86.4%)	8 (1.7%)	23 (4.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	61.8	235^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.7%		74.3	123^rd of 687 public elementary schools	82.1%	112	48.0	51.0	59.0		49.0	51.0	46.0		39.0	55.0	46.0	48.0	$14,153	$971	$601	$1,572	$9,981	$1,566	$11,548
East View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6104 Ky Hwy 405	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 852-7350	462	33	14.0	67.5%	378 (81.8%)	8 (1.7%)	53 (11.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	48.2	342^nd of 685 public elementary schools	50.1%		27.8	516^th of 687 public elementary schools	24.9%	174	41.0	34.0	45.0		48.0	35.0	55.0		19.0	46.0	58.0	49.0	$14,692	$1,321	$685	$2,006	$9,957	$1,514	$11,471

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