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South Heights Elementary School

South Heights Elementary School is a public primary school in Henderson, KY, serving grades K–5, rated D-, with 413 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 40% in Reading, 31% in Math and 26% in Editing and Mechanics.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
413
Students per teacher
14:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading40%
Math31%
Editing and Mechanics26%
Science26%
Social Studies26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White45%
Black19%
Two or more races18%
Hispanic17%
Pacific Islander1%
Asian0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.8%
Prior-year enrollment
448

Homes assigned to this school

1,533 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Heights Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1199 Madison St, Henderson, KY 42420
Phone
(270) 831-5081
Website
henderson.kyschools.us
Setting
Town - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210271000581
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School district

Henderson County School District

District rating
B
Schools
13
Students
6,707
Spending per student
$13,050
Teachers (FTE)
420
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Heights Elementary School

How is South Heights Elementary School rated?

South Heights Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Henderson County School District is rated B overall.

How do students at South Heights Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Heights Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 40% in Reading, 31% in Math, 26% in Editing and Mechanics, 26% in Science and 26% in Social Studies.

What grades does South Heights Elementary School serve?

South Heights Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Heights Elementary School?

413 students attend South Heights Elementary School, down from 448 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Heights Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,533 residential properties to South Heights Elementary School in and around Henderson. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Heights Elementary School in?

South Heights Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District, which reports 13 schools, 6,707 students and $13,050 of spending per student.