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#956 of 1,284 schools in KY
The New Haven School
Elementary School · Nelson County · New Haven, KY
A Nelson County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
489 High St, New Haven, KY 40051
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The New Haven School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The New Haven School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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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
$72,675
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| Boston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | Not available | 346 | Compare → |
| Coxs Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | Not available | 478 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nelson County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
The New Haven School is listed in Nelson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The New Haven School
The New Haven School is a public elementary school in New Haven, KY, part of Nelson County, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #956 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The New Haven School
What grades does The New Haven School serve?
The New Haven School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The New Haven School?
The New Haven School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New Haven School?
The student-teacher ratio at The New Haven School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The New Haven School rank in KY?
The New Haven School ranks #956 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The New Haven School's MySchoolScout rating?
The New Haven School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 The New Haven School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The New Haven School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The New Haven School a charter school?
No, The New Haven School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The New Haven School a Title I school?
No, The New Haven School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The New Haven School?
61.2% of students at The New Haven 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (502) 349-7232
- Area population (ZIP 40051)
- 4,523
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 40051; 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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