The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
4%
Black
(09-10)6%
12%
White
(09-10)89%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Hatcher Elementary School?
195 students attend Hatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hatcher Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hatcher Elementary School offer ?
Hatcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hatcher Elementary School part of?
Hatcher Elementary School is part of Ashland Independent School District.
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