The Life Connection

Public, Alternative 4-12

81 Bud's Lake Road
Sonora, KY 42776

(270) 324-4956

District: LaRue County

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 35

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

Two or more races:

11.4%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

The Life Connection was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

LaRue County:

SchoolDigger ranks LaRue County 53^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Life Connection

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2014	0.45	290^th	290	0.0%
2015	1.97	294^th	295	0.3%
2016	2.66	284^th	288	1.4%

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Enrollment information for The Life Connection

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	34	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	45
2009	32	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	39
2011	26	5	0	0	0	1	32
2012	24	4	0	1	0	1	30
2013	24	8	0	1	0	1	34
2014	25	5	0	1	0	0	31
2015	27	8	0	0	0	0	35
2016	31	8	0	1	0	0	40
2017	32	5	0	1	0	1	39
2018	33	4	0	1	0	1	39
2019	34	4	0	2	0	0	40
2020	31	7	0	1	0	2	41
2021	27	6	0	1	0	1	35
2022	26	5	1	3	0	3	38
2023	26	3	1	1	0	4	35

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 The Life Connection

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	45	3.0	15.0	93.3
2009	39	3.0	13.0	92.3
2011	32	3.0	10.6	90.6
2012	30	3.0	10.0	90
2013	34	3.0	11.3	91.2
2014	31	3.0	10.3	25.8
2015	35	2.0	17.5	91.4
2016	40	2.0	20.0	92.5
2017	39	2.0	19.5	100
2018	39	2.0	19.5	92.3
2019	40	3.0	13.3	92.5
2020	41	3.0	13.6	92.7
2021	35	3.0	11.6	91.4
2022	38	2.9	12.7	92.1
2023	35	3.0	11.6	100

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 The Life Connection

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	45	3.0	15.0	93.3
2009	39	3.0	13.0	92.3
2011	32	3.0	10.6	90.6
2012	30	3.0	10.0	90
2013	34	3.0	11.3	91.2
2014	31	3.0	10.3	25.8
2015	35	2.0	17.5	91.4
2016	40	2.0	20.0	92.5
2017	39	2.0	19.5	100
2018	39	2.0	19.5	92.3
2019	40	3.0	13.3	92.5
2020	41	3.0	13.6	92.7
2021	35	3.0	11.6	91.4
2022	38	2.9	12.7	92.1
2023	35	3.0	11.6	100

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.

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Impact of COVID-19 on The Life Connection

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	40	35	12.5%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	26	23.5%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.5%	100%	7.5%

Schools Near The Life Connection

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KSA Mathematics (2024)		KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Total
The Life Connection	Public, Alternative	4-12	81 Bud's Lake Road	Sonora	42776	Hardin County	LaRue County	No	No	No	No	(270) 324-4956	35	3	11.6	100.0%	26 (74.3%)	3 (8.6%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)								(n/a)
Valley View Education Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	701 Hawkins Dr	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 769-2359	17	3	5.6	70.6%	5 (29.4%)	5 (29.4%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (23.5%)								(n/a)
HCS Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	521 Charlemagne Blvd	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(270) 234-5732	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
College View Campus	Public, Alternative	K-12	521 Charlemagne Blvd.	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 234-5732	312	27	11.5	61.2%	180 (57.7%)	64 (20.5%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (13.5%)								(n/a)	17.0	6.0	19.0	14.0	24.0	19.0	16.0	28.0	29.0	28.0	16.0	22.0
Spectrum Care Academy	Public, Alternative	2-9	461 Fowler Lane	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 234-0591	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Life Connection

What is the racial makeup of The Life Connection?

Students at The Life Connection are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

What district is The Life Connection in?

LaRue County

How many students attend The Life Connection?

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended The Life Connection.

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