East Heights Elementary School

East Heights Elementary School serves 350 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Henderson, Kentucky, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 across its 26 full-time equivalent teaching staff. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #250 out of 1,288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 81st percentile among Kentucky schools. Academically, East Heights demonstrates consistent performance with 47% of students achieving proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels.

This steady performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality elementary education in a manageable learning environment where teachers can give students more individualized attention. The school draws from a diverse community where the median household income is $55,423 and median home values average $155,100. About 20% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 17.5% of families experience poverty, creating an economically mixed student population that brings varied perspectives to the classroom.

Located on Adams Lane, East Heights Elementary sits in a town setting on the fringe of an urban area, offering families the benefits of small-town community feel while maintaining access to broader educational and cultural resources.