Laurel Elementary School
Tel:
(606)796-2214
- Laurel Elementary School serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Laurel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laurel Elementary School's student population of 99 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 99 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #202 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewis County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurel Elementary School is Lewis County High School (11.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Carter Middle School (11.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carter City Elementary School (8.1 miles away)
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Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606)796-6106 10.9 n/a n/a - Vanceburg Lewis County Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
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Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606)796-2831 11.0 PK-5 462 - Vanceburg Lewis County High School Grades: 9-12 | 713 students
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79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606)796-2823 11.3 9-12 713
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