B+
Above Average
81/100

Fordsville Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 359 W Main St, Fordsville, KY 42343
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 77th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
238
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%77/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+6 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%47%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 359 W Main St
City Fordsville
ZIP Code 42343
District 2104500
NCES School ID 210450001112
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42343

Understanding the community around Fordsville Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,531
Per Capita Income $19,386
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%
High School or Higher 83.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $102,400
Median Rent $727
Owner-Occupied 84.6%
Renter-Occupied 15.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fordsville Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Black 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 238
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fordsville Elementary School?
Fordsville Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fordsville Elementary School?
Fordsville Elementary School has 238 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Fordsville Elementary School serve?
Fordsville Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fordsville Elementary School receive per student?
Fordsville Elementary School receives $13,923 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fordsville Elementary School in 42343 ▼
Avg Home Value
$145,997
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
15.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026