Longbranch Elementary School vs. Shirley Mann Elementary School
Should you attend Longbranch Elementary School or Shirley Mann Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Longbranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 957 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longbranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
957 students
710 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#26 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
164
80
Grade 1 Students
161
135
Grade 2 Students
141
123
Grade 3 Students
162
120
Grade 4 Students
158
122
Grade 5 Students
171
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
77%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%