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#924 of 1,284 schools in KY

Northern Elementary School

Elementary School · Scott County · Georgetown, KY

A Scott County elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3600 Cincinnati Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324

  • Math 46% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Northern Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northern 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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

$83,012

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40324; 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 Scott County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–5Not available600Compare →
Eastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–5Not available478Compare →
Garth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–5Not available364Compare →
Stamping Ground Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–5Not available426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Scott County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#11 of 16
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Northern Elementary School

Northern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Georgetown, KY, part of Scott County, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northern Elementary School

What grades does Northern Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Northern Elementary School?

Northern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Northern Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northern Elementary School rank in KY?

Northern Elementary School ranks #924 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Northern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Northern Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northern Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Northern Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

38.5% of students at Northern 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
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 40324)
52,173
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 40324; 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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