Layne Elementary School
Tel:
(502) 485-8290
- Layne Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Layne Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Layne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Layne Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Layne Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Layne Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1076 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 10% |
| White | 62% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Layne Elementary School is The Phoenix School Of Discovery (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stuart Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stonestreet Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Stuart Academy Grades: 7-8 | 771 students
0.5 miles
4603 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8334 0.5 7-8 771 - Louisville Stonestreet Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
0.8 miles
10007 Stonestreet Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8333 0.8 PK-5 438 - Louisville The Phoenix School Of Discovery Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 330 students
1.0 miles
3741 Pulliam Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-7700 1.0 4-12 330 - Louisville Valley High School Magnet School
Grades: 8-12 | 1,035 student
1.0 miles
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339 1.0 8-12 1,035 - Louisville Dixie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
10201 Casalanda Dr
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8238 1.1 PK-5 450
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