Serving 326 students in grades 3-8, Lara Kendall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lara Kendall Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ridgely, TN, covering approximately 193.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends as far as 18.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lara Kendall Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating our students for life-long opportunities
School Rankings
Lara Kendall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lara Kendall Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lara Kendall Elementary School's ranking?
Lara Kendall Elementary School is ranked #1400 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lara Kendall Elementary School often compared to?
Lara Kendall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Consolidated School, Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lara Kendall Elementary School?
326 students attend Lara Kendall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lara Kendall Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lara Kendall Elementary School offer ?
Lara Kendall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lara Kendall Elementary School part of?
Lara Kendall Elementary School is part of Lake County School District.
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