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Stephens Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 770 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 10, 2012

I am amazed at the pride this schools shows. Kids show respect for their teachers and their school. Academics are top notch.


Posted February 1, 2012

Don't lose your phone at this school because the staff there will hack into it and go through all your personal data.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2011

Outstanding school! This school works hand in hand with parents. The PTA is very strong and involved, and the staff is appreciative. The school offers many, many after-school enrichment activities.


Posted May 17, 2011

THIS SCHOOL IS SO MONEY HUNGRY! EVERY OTHER DAY MY SON COMES HOME WITH SOMETHING WITH $$$$ SIGNS ON IT! NOT ONLY THAT BUT THEY TELL THE KIDS, SO WHEN YOU CAN'T GIVE THEM MONEY FOR EVERY LITTLE THING THEY ASK FOR, YOUR CHILD FEELS LIKE AN OUTCAST! I REALLY WISH WE WOULDN'T HAVE MOVED TO THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT. I'M NOT A FAN OF HOW THEIR HAND IS ALWAYS OUT!!! ALSO, THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING FOR THE KIDS TO PRESENT TO THEIR PARENTS. THERE ARE NO CHORUS/BAND SHOWS FOR PARENTS TO ATTEND AND WATCH YOUR CHILD. UNLESS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AS A ROOM PARENT YOU ARE BASICALLY CLUELESS AS TO WHAT YOUR CHILD DOES. I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE HIM ANYTHING THIS YEAR!! I FULLY REGRET BUYING A HOUSE IN THIS DISTRICT AND NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH THIS TERRIBLE SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2011

My daughter went to this school for one year, its was not up to par in my opinion. Student pick up procedure was terrible. No tutoring help offered.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2010

Stephens Elementary is a wonderful school. The kids are challenged and have fun. We have a new principal in 2010 and he is awesome. The PTA and parents are very involved. We are extermely proud of our Stingers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2009

Stephens Elementary is a fantasic school. Teachers care. I am proud to send my little ones to Stephens
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

My son has been going to Stephens for a couple years now. He has ADHD (ADD) and his teacher is wonderful in helping him. The school itself is very involved in wanting your child to do their very best. They have been very helpful in coming up with ways and ideas to help my ADD child. I am thankful! They also put up with my constant monitoring and questions. It is a must with an ADD child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

I am very pleased with Stephens Elementary. My son started this year in Kindergarten and I am amazed and how much he has learned in the first term. The standard of the projects he brings home is exceptional. I recently moved here from another state in the north east and i can tell you the level of education in this school is comparable to the private schools on the east coast. I would highly recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2005

I believe that stephens elementary is one of the top schools in northern kentucky for many reasons. They have a full faculty that is qualified in every aspect of their job. The administration is very approachable and always willing to help out and hear any concerns that a parent may have. The extracurricular acitivities that are offered are high quality and very diverse to appeal to every child. The pta organization is very involved and gives a lot of money to the staff to help run programs as smoothly as possible. Parents are welcome to volunteer at any time as long as they have a background check on file at the school. I feel that my children are very safe and loved by their teachers. I would and have highly recommended stephens elementary to many friends.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
85%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 83%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Black 2% 11%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
Phone: (859) 334-4460

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