Very Good
#243 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 19% in state
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary School · Jessamine County · Nicholasville, KY
A Jessamine County elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
1500 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosenwald Dunbar 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,619/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nicholasville), 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
$75,264
Median home value
$246,300
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Nicholasville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Wilmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 1–5 | 3.0 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jessamine County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is listed in Jessamine County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nicholasville, KY, part of Jessamine County, serving approximately 535 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
What grades does Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School serve?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School rank in KY?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks #243 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Rosenwald Dunbar 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jessamine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (859) 885-6670
- Area population (ZIP 40356)
- 45,142
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 40356; 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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