Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Laurel Elementary School's student population of 94 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Laurel Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Laurel Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
94 students attend Laurel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Laurel Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurel Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Elementary School part of?
Laurel Elementary School is part of Lewis County School District.
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