Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tates Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tates Creek Elementary School's student population of 661 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tates Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tates Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
39%
11%
White
29%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tates Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Tates Creek Elementary School is ranked #818 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Tates Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Tates Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millcreek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Tates Creek Elementary School?
661 students attend Tates Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Tates Creek Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tates Creek Elementary School?
Tates Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tates Creek Elementary School offer ?
Tates Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tates Creek Elementary School part of?
Tates Creek Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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