Very Good
#275 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 21% in state
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Elementary School · Ludlow Independent · Ludlow, KY
A Ludlow Independent elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
512 Oak St., Ludlow, KY 41016
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary A. Goetz Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary A. Goetz Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludlow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,748
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ludlow Independent
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is listed in Ludlow Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ludlow, KY, part of Ludlow Independent, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
What grades does Mary A. Goetz Elementary School serve?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary A. Goetz Elementary School rank in KY?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School ranks #275 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary A. Goetz Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Mary A. Goetz 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (859) 261-2100
- Area population (ZIP 41016)
- 5,794
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 41016; 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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