Lake Malone Elementary School (Closed 2005)

4650 State Rt 973
Belton, KY 42324
Lake Malone Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
22%
14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lake Malone Elementary School?
131 students attend Lake Malone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lake Malone Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Malone Elementary School?
Lake Malone Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Malone Elementary School offer ?
Lake Malone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Malone Elementary School part of?
Lake Malone Elementary School is part of Muhlenberg County School District.

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