Northern Elementary School

Summary:

Northern Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Georgetown, Kentucky, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 454 students. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Elementary School has a strong performance history, ranking in the top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools for several years, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the Scott County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency rates for core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Northern Elementary School's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and writing for 5th grade students were 63%, 61%, and 56%, respectively, compared to the Scott County averages of 45%, 51%, and 43%.

While Northern Elementary School has a strong track record of academic success across different student subgroups, the school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students has been more variable, indicating a need for continued focus on supporting these populations. The school also maintains a relatively high per-student spending of $18,916 and a student-teacher ratio of around 15:1, suggesting a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention. Compared to nearby schools in the Scott County School District, Northern Elementary School outperforms most, but Western Elementary and Eastern Elementary have shown comparable or even stronger performance in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3600 Cincinnati Rd
       Georgetown, KY  40324


(502) 863-3663

District: Scott County

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Northern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott County Middle School
High:    Scott County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Compare Details Northern Elementary School ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.53. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Elementary School 199th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Northern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Scott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County 80th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.29 210th 638 67.1%
2008 70.01 170th 651 73.9%
2009 71.08 169th 658 74.3%
2010 84.13 61st 683 91.1%
2011 82.10 85th 688 87.6%
2012 86.61 46th 713 93.5%
2013 90.78 24th 719 96.7%
2014 89.88 26th 705 96.3%
2015 88.14 36th 698 94.8%
2016 84.92 52nd 690 92.5%
2017 76.66 122nd 694 82.4%
2018 79.46 94th 691 86.4%
2019 80.55 82nd 700 88.3%
2021 65.04 129th 517 75.0%
2022 82.62 71st 684 89.6%
2023 72.97 131st 687 80.9%
2024 66.53 199th 685 70.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.36 57th 661 91.4%
2023 32.83 189th 257 26.5%
2024 40.13 156th 279 44.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.06 180th 631 71.5%
2019 77.58 76th 664 88.6%
2022 73.00 89th 667 86.7%
2023 55.81 240th 670 64.2%
2024 58.23 235th 665 64.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 122nd 663 81.6%
2019 75.60 99th 671 85.2%
2021 54.74 127th 312 59.3%
2022 82.65 53rd 641 91.7%
2023 74.50 105th 639 83.6%
2024 64.45 196th 644 69.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 138th 445 69.0%
2019 42.04 241st 474 49.2%
2022 38.05 131st 206 36.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.06 77th 665 88.4%
2019 81.75 64th 676 90.5%
2021 58.34 127th 325 60.9%
2022 73.33 107th 657 83.7%
2023 62.29 204th 652 68.7%
2024 61.22 215th 652 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.06 97th 593 83.6%
2019 71.21 130th 592 78.0%
2021 53.14 143rd 337 57.6%
2022 79.68 82nd 656 87.5%
2023 65.91 177th 658 73.1%
2024 59.39 240th 659 63.6%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Open Quote Love this school! My son attends and it is the best elementary school we have been a part of. (Our children have attended a total of 6 elementary schools over the past 16 years).

Supportive. No bully. Progressive studies. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 384 50 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 370 42 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 377 34 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 373 32 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 403 32 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 403 32 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 396 37 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 426 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 9 460
1999 455 28 0 5 0 n/a n/a 14 502
2000 455 33 1 7 0 n/a n/a 13 509
2001 486 38 3 10 0 n/a n/a 17 554
2002 477 23 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 477 23 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 304 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 281 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 288 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 316 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 8 338
2008 342 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 11 370
2009 374 5 2 11 0 n/a n/a 14 406
2010 381 6 2 10 0 n/a n/a 16 415
2011 384 6 3 18 2 2 2 0 417
2012 374 9 2 20 0 1 4 0 410
2013 342 7 2 19 0 0 4 0 374
2014 379 2 2 11 1 0 4 0 399
2015 388 4 3 16 1 1 6 0 419
2016 391 4 2 12 1 1 10 0 421
2017 379 3 2 7 1 1 9 0 402
2018 393 2 1 10 1 1 13 0 421
2019 397 3 0 16 0 2 13 0 431
2020 448 6 0 11 0 1 22 0 488
2021 386 7 0 12 0 1 25 0 431
2022 392 5 4 7 1 1 29 0 439
2023 398 8 3 11 0 2 32 0 454

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 Northern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 439 23.7 18.5 n/a
1992 416 25.4 16.3 n/a
1993 413 23.4 17.6 n/a
1994 407 21.9 18.6 n/a
1995 439 26.5 16.6 n/a
1996 439 26.5 16.6 n/a
1997 437 27.4 15.9 38.2
1998 460 31.0 14.8 33
1999 502 20.7 24.3 33
2000 509 18.9 26.9 31.5
2001 554 23.2 23.8 34.1
2002 508 32.7 15.5 55.9
2003 508 32.7 15.5 55.9
2004 313 20.8 15.0 n/a
2005 291 19.5 14.9 n/a
2006 294 16.5 17.8 32
2007 338 24.0 14.1 34.5
2008 370 22.6 16.4 30.9
2009 406 25.8 15.7 n/a
2010 415 19.8 20.9 38.6
2011 417 25.9 16.1 42.7
2012 410 25.7 15.9 40.5
2013 374 27.1 13.7 42.8
2014 399 25.1 15.8 37.6
2015 419 24.0 17.4 41.3
2016 421 26.0 16.1 42.8
2017 402 25.6 15.6 42
2018 421 25.4 16.5 40.4
2019 431 25.4 16.9 35.5
2020 488 27.4 17.8 33.4
2021 431 28.6 15.0 32.5
2022 439 28.8 15.2 36
2023 454 29.6 15.3 34.4

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 Northern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 439 23.7 18.5 n/a
1992 416 25.4 16.3 n/a
1993 413 23.4 17.6 n/a
1994 407 21.9 18.6 n/a
1995 439 26.5 16.6 n/a
1996 439 26.5 16.6 n/a
1997 437 27.4 15.9 38.2
1998 460 31.0 14.8 33
1999 502 20.7 24.3 33
2000 509 18.9 26.9 31.5
2001 554 23.2 23.8 34.1
2002 508 32.7 15.5 55.9
2003 508 32.7 15.5 55.9
2004 313 20.8 15.0 n/a
2005 291 19.5 14.9 n/a
2006 294 16.5 17.8 32
2007 338 24.0 14.1 34.5
2008 370 22.6 16.4 30.9
2009 406 25.8 15.7 n/a
2010 415 19.8 20.9 38.6
2011 417 25.9 16.1 42.7
2012 410 25.7 15.9 40.5
2013 374 27.1 13.7 42.8
2014 399 25.1 15.8 37.6
2015 419 24.0 17.4 41.3
2016 421 26.0 16.1 42.8
2017 402 25.6 15.6 42
2018 421 25.4 16.5 40.4
2019 431 25.4 16.9 35.5
2020 488 27.4 17.8 33.4
2021 431 28.6 15.0 32.5
2022 439 28.8 15.2 36
2023 454 29.6 15.3 34.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $674 (4.5%) $96 (0.6%) $770 (5.2%) $8,054 (53.9%) $1,538 (10.3%) $9,592 (64.2%) $14,950
2019 $636 (3.4%) $56 (0.3%) $699 (3.7%) $8,265 (43.7%) $1,462 (7.7%) $9,720 (51.4%) $18,916
2020 $361 (2.4%) $124 (0.8%) $485 (3.2%) $7,985 (53.4%) $917 (6.1%) $8,902 (59.6%) $14,947
2021 $645 (4.6%) $225 (1.6%) $870 (6.2%) $9,743 (69.0%) $1,216 (8.6%) $10,959 (77.6%) $14,125
2022 $502 (3.2%) $587 (3.7%) $1,089 (6.8%) $9,796 (61.5%) $1,295 (8.1%) $11,091 (69.6%) $15,928

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 687 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431454
 5.3%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander22
White397398
 0.3%
Two or More Races1332
 146.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%34.4%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Northern Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott County Middle School
High : Scott County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Northern Elementary School.

Northern Elementary School ranks 199th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Northern Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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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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