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Bloomfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Nelson County · Bloomfield, KY

A Nelson County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

360 Arnold Ln, Bloomfield, KY 40008

  • Math 39% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,748
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Bloomfield Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bloomfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,438

Median home value

$228,800

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Nelson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boston SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–8Not available346Compare →
Coxs Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–5Not available478Compare →
Foster Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–5Not available624Compare →
The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified5.8K–12Not available52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Nelson County

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloomfield Elementary School is listed in Nelson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloomfield Elementary School

Bloomfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, KY, part of Nelson County, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #872 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomfield Elementary School

What grades does Bloomfield Elementary School serve?

Bloomfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?

Bloomfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomfield Elementary School rank in KY?

Bloomfield Elementary School ranks #872 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Bloomfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bloomfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomfield Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bloomfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bloomfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bloomfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bloomfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomfield Elementary School?

73.9% of students at Bloomfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nelson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 40008)
3,718
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
49
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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