Summary:
The city of Crab Orchard, Kentucky has only one public elementary school, Crab Orchard Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 298 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Crab Orchard Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 566th out of 684 Kentucky elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 452nd out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores in core subjects like mathematics, reading, science, and social studies are generally below the Lincoln County and Kentucky state averages. However, the school's strongest performance is in 5th-grade reading, where 50% of students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46%.
With over 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Crab Orchard Elementary School serves a high-poverty population. The school's spending per student of $12,322 is lower than the national average, which may be a factor in the school's academic performance. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 is relatively low, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the analysis suggests that Crab Orchard Elementary School is facing challenges in academic performance and may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning.
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