Elementary rankings from U.S. News & World Report were released on Oct. 28, and Campbell County Schools is celebrating all five of its elementary schools placing in the top 25% statewide.
Among those results, Cline Elementary ranked highest among elementary schools in Northern Kentucky, earning 6th place out of 1,060 public elementary schools in the state.
Campbell County said in a press release that their teachers meet regularly, not just in their buildings, but in districtwide professional learning communities to align instruction, share strategies, analyze student progress and support one another.
Superintendent of Campbell County Schools Shelli Wilson praised the districtwide effort that led to these results.
“When you get that much expertise together in a room it is incredible what they are accomplishing on behalf of all students,” she said in the release. “I am so proud of the collaboration, consistency, and innovation taking place across our buildings.”
Student progress is closely monitored throughout the year. Growth on nationally normed assessments is tracked individually for every student and communicated transparently to families three times annually. Teachers use this information to personalize instruction and to ensure that every learner is making academic gains, per the district.
According to the district, family engagement and community support play a major role in these achievements.
“Campbell County residents take pride in their schools and regularly volunteer, attend school events, offer internships, and partner with staff to support student success,” the district said in a news release. “This community partnership is especially significant because CCS elementary schools serve student populations where 33-62% of students are economically disadvantaged.”
The school’s preschool model offers a variety of access points, including half-day, full-day, and public-private partnerships. Special education and gifted services are designed around individual strengths, so students are supported and challenged.
“The rankings are worth celebrating, but the real success story lives in the learning environment behind the numbers,” said Wilson. “Our students are known by name and by need, our families are welcomed as partners, and our staff works in close partnership across the district. That culture of care and collaboration has created a foundation where continuous growth is possible and student opportunity continues to expand.”