Longbranch Elementary School

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Longbranch Elementary School ranks 69 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Longbranch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Union, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 867 students. The school is part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Longbranch Elementary School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 10% of Kentucky elementary schools in recent years. The school outperforms the Boone County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency rates for core subjects across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 74%, compared to 59% for Boone County and 43% for the state. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was 67%, compared to 61% for Boone County and 46% for the state.

While Longbranch Elementary School performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, the relatively lower performance for special education and disabled students is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 22.77% to 26.41% over the past three school years, suggests a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the surrounding area. Additionally, the school's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools in the Boone County district may indicate a more efficient use of resources, but it is essential to ensure that this resource allocation does not negatively impact the quality of education or the support provided to students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091

(859) 384-4500

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Longbranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gray Middle School
High:	Randall K. Cooper High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 867

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.4%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.99. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longbranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Longbranch Elementary School 69^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Longbranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2011	71.25	175^th	688	74.6%
2012	79.03	91^st	713	87.2%
2013	71.97	151^st	719	79.0%
2014	73.11	144^th	705	79.6%
2015	83.37	71^st	698	89.8%
2016	73.84	138^th	690	80.0%
2017	70.96	167^th	694	75.9%
2018	67.15	188^th	691	72.8%
2019	70.16	172^nd	700	75.4%
2021	77.27	64^th	517	87.6%
2022	89.99	37^th	684	94.6%
2023	91.97	27^th	687	96.1%
2024	84.99	69^th	685	89.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	73.20	7^th	43	83.7%
2023	77.71	7^th	43	83.7%
2024	87.40	3^rd	53	94.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.91	116^th	661	82.5%
2024	23.77	238^th	279	14.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	42.40	385^th	631	39.0%
2019	43.28	395^th	664	40.5%
2021	75.94	40^th	275	85.5%
2022	78.96	58^th	667	91.3%
2023	80.02	67^th	670	90.0%
2024	61.99	200^th	665	69.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	69.36	154^th	663	76.8%
2019	71.25	142^nd	671	78.8%
2021	78.98	33^rd	312	89.4%
2022	90.18	23^rd	641	96.4%
2023	92.31	16^th	639	97.5%
2024	82.72	58^th	644	91.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	23.23	370^th	445	16.9%
2019	23.45	392^nd	474	17.3%
2022	32.72	152^nd	206	26.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	60.37	249^th	665	62.6%
2019	66.40	196^th	676	71.0%
2021	69.98	73^rd	325	77.5%
2022	84.27	47^th	657	92.8%
2023	87.28	49^th	652	92.5%
2024	84.65	59^th	652	91.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.38	26^th	120	78.3%
2024	76.72	16^th	135	88.1%

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Rank History for White students at Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	60.79	210^th	593	64.6%
2019	64.60	188^th	592	68.2%
2021	70.69	72^nd	337	78.6%
2022	86.96	45^th	656	93.1%
2023	91.71	24^th	658	96.4%
2024	81.45	77^th	659	88.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Longbranch Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	648	28	23	21	1	0	13	734
2012	676	34	24	19	2	0	23	778
2013	687	33	28	24	2	0	29	803
2014	723	30	27	25	2	0	35	842
2015	724	26	27	22	1	0	43	843
2016	722	27	27	29	1	0	43	849
2017	725	18	23	26	0	0	41	833
2018	682	18	18	23	0	3	39	783
2019	724	21	13	25	0	5	46	834
2020	768	26	16	41	0	3	62	916
2021	711	23	15	41	0	3	65	858
2022	702	31	20	46	0	2	64	865
2023	699	37	18	47	1	2	63	867

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longbranch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	734	40.5	18.1	14.3
2012	778	39.5	19.6	12.2
2013	803	44.0	18.2	18.6
2014	842	45.0	18.7	18.3
2015	843	45.0	18.7	16.7
2016	849	44.0	19.2	18.5
2017	833	47.8	17.4	21.2
2018	783	47.5	16.4	20.3
2019	834	47.0	17.7	20.9
2020	916	50.0	18.3	18.7
2021	858	53.0	16.1	23.8
2022	865	55.0	15.7	22.8
2023	867	53.0	16.3	26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longbranch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	734	40.5	18.1	14.3
2012	778	39.5	19.6	12.2
2013	803	44.0	18.2	18.6
2014	842	45.0	18.7	18.3
2015	843	45.0	18.7	16.7
2016	849	44.0	19.2	18.5
2017	833	47.8	17.4	21.2
2018	783	47.5	16.4	20.3
2019	834	47.0	17.7	20.9
2020	916	50.0	18.3	18.7
2021	858	53.0	16.1	23.8
2022	865	55.0	15.7	22.8
2023	867	53.0	16.3	26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Longbranch Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$57 (0.7%)	$66 (0.8%)	$122 (1.4%)	$7,714 (89.3%)	$802 (9.3%)	$8,516 (98.6%)	$8,638
2019	$66 (0.8%)	$72 (0.8%)	$138 (1.6%)	$7,430 (87.6%)	$917 (10.8%)	$8,347 (98.4%)	$8,485
2020	$273 (2.7%)	$166 (1.7%)	$439 (4.4%)	$8,512 (85.1%)	$1,046 (10.5%)	$9,558 (95.6%)	$9,997
2021	$506 (4.6%)	$446 (4.0%)	$953 (8.6%)	$9,160 (82.9%)	$939 (8.5%)	$10,099 (91.4%)	$11,051
2022	$561 (5.3%)	$695 (6.6%)	$1,256 (11.9%)	$8,720 (82.3%)	$619 (5.8%)	$9,339 (88.1%)	$10,596

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longbranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 172^nd of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 687 Elementary schools	20.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	834	867	4%
African American	21	37	76.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	18	38.5%
Hispanic	25	47	88%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	724	699	3.5%
Two or More Races	46	63	37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	26.4%	5.5%

Schools Near Longbranch Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Longbranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2805 Longbranch Rd.	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-4500	867	53	16.3	26.4%	699 (80.6%)	37 (4.3%)	47 (5.4%)	18 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (7.3%)	85	69^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.9%		92	27^th of 687 public elementary schools	96.1%	42	60.0	74.0	71.0	61.0	72.0	67.0	50.0	51.0	50.0	65.0	$10,596	$561	$695	$1,256	$8,720	$619	$9,339
Erpenbeck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	US 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-7200	702	45	15.6	27.6%	507 (72.2%)	37 (5.3%)	45 (6.4%)	68 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	37 (5.3%)	80.8	90^th of 685 public elementary schools	86.9%		90.7	32^nd of 687 public elementary schools	95.3%	58	81.0	66.0	64.0	73.0	70.0	60.0	49.0	34.0	54.0	54.0	$11,616	$518	$597	$1,115	$9,678	$823	$10,501
A M Yealey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Yealey Dr	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-3333	606	41	14.7	42.9%	442 (72.9%)	52 (8.6%)	49 (8.1%)	24 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	34 (5.6%)	44.1	376^th of 685 public elementary schools	45.1%		33.4	465^th of 687 public elementary schools	32.3%	89	53.0	36.0	40.0	57.0	49.0	48.0	24.0	26.0	30.0	48.0	$12,320	$734	$980	$1,714	$9,723	$883	$10,606
Ockerman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8250 Us 42	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-4620	777	53	14.6	58.8%	404 (52.0%)	68 (8.8%)	244 (31.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	38 (4.9%)	30.6	495^th of 685 public elementary schools	27.7%		28.3	510^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.8%	15	40.0	40.0	34.0	43.0	43.0	42.0	27.0	26.0	26.0	29.0	$11,266	$824	$1,007	$1,831	$8,737	$699	$9,436
Shirley Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10435 US Hwy 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5000	717	48	14.9	18.7%	584 (81.5%)	19 (2.6%)	31 (4.3%)	53 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	94.3	11^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.4%		93.5	18^th of 687 public elementary schools	97.4%	7	71.0	79.0	73.0	71.0	81.0	73.0	57.0	65.0	71.0	67.0	$11,133	$480	$489	$969	$9,330	$834	$10,164
Stephens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5687 Hwy 237	Burlington	41005	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 334-4460	571	39	14.6	47.6%	420 (73.6%)	44 (7.7%)	53 (9.3%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	37 (6.5%)	50.3	334^th of 685 public elementary schools	51.2%		50.1	332^nd of 687 public elementary schools	51.7%	2	56.0	57.0	37.0	59.0	58.0	47.0	30.0		27.0	25.0	$13,346	$917	$826	$1,742	$10,687	$917	$11,604
Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5946 Orient St	Burlington	41005	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 334-4440	692	49	14.1	46.2%	552 (79.8%)	49 (7.1%)	38 (5.5%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.1%)	71.4	152^nd of 685 public elementary schools	77.8%		65.2	203^rd of 687 public elementary schools	70.5%	51	63.0	72.0	59.0	64.0	65.0	57.0	43.0	19.0	48.0	49.0	$12,394	$922	$754	$1,676	$10,061	$657	$10,718
New Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10854 Us 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5325	675	43	15.6	22.4%	600 (88.9%)	9 (1.3%)	26 (3.9%)	26 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	95.7	6^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.1%		92.4	23^rd of 687 public elementary schools	96.7%	17	73.0	74.0	75.0	74.0	80.0	83.0	52.0	72.0	70.0	84.0	$11,594	$681	$735	$1,416	$9,330	$847	$10,178
Florence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	103 Center St	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-2610	566	45	12.5	63.3%	281 (49.6%)	109 (19.3%)	127 (22.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	31 (5.5%)	36.6	447^th of 685 public elementary schools	34.7%		38.2	430^th of 687 public elementary schools	37.4%	17	36.0	38.0	38.0	42.0	43.0	44.0	21.0	42.0	35.0	42.0	$12,438	$1,024	$1,253	$2,277	$9,520	$641	$10,161
Hillard Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9000 Spruce Dr	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-2350	483	50	9.7	65.4%	211 (43.7%)	72 (14.9%)	168 (34.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	25.2	534^th of 685 public elementary schools	22.0%		28.2	512^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.5%	22	25.0	31.0	41.0	28.0	42.0	43.0	23.0	27.0	27.0	35.0	$14,422	$1,250	$1,105	$2,355	$11,029	$1,038	$12,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Longbranch Elementary School

How many students attend Longbranch Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Longbranch Elementary School.

What district is Longbranch Elementary School in?

Boone County

What schools do graduates of Longbranch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Longbranch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray Middle School
High : Randall K. Cooper High School

What is the racial makeup of Longbranch Elementary School?

Students at Longbranch Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Longbranch Elementary School a good school?

Longbranch Elementary School ranks 69^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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