Garrison Elementary School

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Garrison Elementary School ranks 327 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garrison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Garrison, Kentucky, with 286 students enrolled. The school is part of the Lewis County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garrison Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and county averages. While the school has seen improvements in some grade levels and subjects, it still lags behind in several key areas, including mathematics and reading proficiency rates that are below the state average. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 74.13% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Garrison Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, currently ranking 327 out of 685 with a 3-star rating.

When comparing Garrison Elementary to other schools in the area, some interesting patterns emerge. Laurel Elementary, also in Lewis County, has outperformed Garrison Elementary in several subject areas, while Greysbranch Elementary and Mckell Elementary, both in the Greenup County district, have generally outperformed Garrison Elementary in academic proficiency, despite being in a lower-ranked district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141

(606) 757-2122

District: Lewis County

SchoolDigger Rank:
327^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Garrison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis County Middle School
High:	Lewis County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrison Elementary School ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garrison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison Elementary School 327^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Garrison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Lewis County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County 72^nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garrison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	15.06	588^th	638	7.8%
2008	19.76	565^th	651	13.2%
2009	20.01	565^th	658	14.1%
2010	23.91	576^th	683	15.7%
2011	22.01	590^th	688	14.2%
2012	22.89	612^th	713	14.2%
2013	29.30	568^th	719	21.0%
2014	22.09	617^th	705	12.5%
2015	19.00	621^st	698	11.0%
2016	18.66	613^th	690	11.2%
2017	32.14	525^th	694	24.4%
2018	31.84	523^rd	691	24.3%
2019	31.56	546^th	700	22.0%
2022	45.39	360^th	684	47.4%
2023	57.05	267^th	687	61.1%
2024	51.69	327^th	685	52.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.46	514^th	661	22.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.47	418^th	631	33.8%
2019	31.54	508^th	664	23.5%
2022	66.41	138^th	667	79.3%
2023	61.78	190^th	670	71.6%
2024	50.33	306^th	665	54.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.73	436^th	663	34.2%
2019	37.40	480^th	671	28.5%
2022	57.61	230^th	641	64.1%
2023	57.47	241^st	639	62.3%
2024	54.98	274^th	644	57.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	25.47	552^nd	665	17.0%
2019	30.26	528^th	676	21.9%
2022	43.27	363^rd	657	44.7%
2023	47.04	340^th	652	47.9%
2024	43.42	370^th	652	43.3%

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Rank History for White students at Garrison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	10.52	572^nd	593	3.5%
2022	37.40	402^nd	656	38.7%
2023	47.07	348^th	658	47.1%
2024	42.52	367^th	659	44.3%

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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 Garrison Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	405	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1989	393	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1990	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1991	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1992	375	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1993	378	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1994	373	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1995	360	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1996	360	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1997	358	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
1998	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1999	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2000	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2001	390	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	393
2002	413	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2003	413	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2004	417	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2005	405	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2006	381	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2007	357	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2008	360	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	365
2009	333	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	339
2010	351	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	360
2011	331	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	341
2012	339	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	346
2013	362	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	370
2014	358	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	363
2015	325	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	333
2016	315	2	0	2	0	0	9	0	328
2017	303	1	0	1	0	0	11	0	316
2018	283	2	0	1	0	0	11	0	297
2019	273	1	0	0	0	0	9	0	283
2020	285	1	0	0	0	0	13	0	299
2021	259	1	0	0	0	0	11	0	271
2022	256	1	0	0	0	0	10	0	267
2023	274	2	0	0	0	0	10	0	286

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garrison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	405	21.1	19.1	n/a
1989	393	21.7	18.1	n/a
1990	375	22.5	16.6	n/a
1991	391	22.6	17.3	n/a
1992	376	24.3	15.4	n/a
1993	378	24.4	15.5	n/a
1994	376	24.1	15.6	n/a
1995	364	27.5	13.2	n/a
1996	364	27.5	13.2	n/a
1997	362	22.1	16.4	62.4
1998	351	20.9	16.8	61
1999	375	16.5	22.7	71.7
2000	375	18.2	20.6	72.5
2001	393	19.6	20.1	78.6
2002	416	27.7	15.0	99.3
2003	416	27.7	15.0	99.3
2004	420	27.7	15.2	n/a
2005	407	27.4	14.9	n/a
2006	382	27.6	13.8	76.2
2007	358	23.0	15.6	79.9
2008	365	23.3	15.7	70.3
2009	339	23.9	14.2	72.2
2010	360	19.2	18.7	76.3
2011	341	19.7	17.3	78.9
2012	346	19.2	18.0	79.8
2013	370	20.7	17.8	77.3
2014	363	21.5	16.8	78.8
2015	333	20.0	16.6	73.9
2016	328	22.0	14.9	79.6
2017	316	20.1	15.7	79.7
2018	297	21.0	14.1	72.7
2019	283	20.5	13.7	71.7
2020	299	20.6	14.4	70.2
2021	271	19.8	13.6	59
2022	267	22.6	11.7	71.9
2023	286	22.6	12.6	74.1

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 Garrison Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	405	21.1	19.1	n/a
1989	393	21.7	18.1	n/a
1990	375	22.5	16.6	n/a
1991	391	22.6	17.3	n/a
1992	376	24.3	15.4	n/a
1993	378	24.4	15.5	n/a
1994	376	24.1	15.6	n/a
1995	364	27.5	13.2	n/a
1996	364	27.5	13.2	n/a
1997	362	22.1	16.4	62.4
1998	351	20.9	16.8	61
1999	375	16.5	22.7	71.7
2000	375	18.2	20.6	72.5
2001	393	19.6	20.1	78.6
2002	416	27.7	15.0	99.3
2003	416	27.7	15.0	99.3
2004	420	27.7	15.2	n/a
2005	407	27.4	14.9	n/a
2006	382	27.6	13.8	76.2
2007	358	23.0	15.6	79.9
2008	365	23.3	15.7	70.3
2009	339	23.9	14.2	72.2
2010	360	19.2	18.7	76.3
2011	341	19.7	17.3	78.9
2012	346	19.2	18.0	79.8
2013	370	20.7	17.8	77.3
2014	363	21.5	16.8	78.8
2015	333	20.0	16.6	73.9
2016	328	22.0	14.9	79.6
2017	316	20.1	15.7	79.7
2018	297	21.0	14.1	72.7
2019	283	20.5	13.7	71.7
2020	299	20.6	14.4	70.2
2021	271	19.8	13.6	59
2022	267	22.6	11.7	71.9
2023	286	22.6	12.6	74.1

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 Garrison 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	$1,381 (11.2%)	$297 (2.4%)	$1,678 (13.6%)	$8,252 (67.1%)	$2,372 (19.3%)	$10,624 (86.4%)	$12,302
2019	$1,343 (10.8%)	$342 (2.7%)	$1,686 (13.5%)	$8,685 (69.6%)	$2,108 (16.9%)	$10,793 (86.5%)	$12,478
2020	$1,183 (9.9%)	$374 (3.1%)	$1,556 (13.0%)	$8,424 (70.5%)	$1,775 (14.8%)	$10,200 (85.3%)	$11,955
2021	$1,479 (11.4%)	$632 (4.9%)	$2,108 (16.3%)	$8,456 (65.4%)	$2,148 (16.6%)	$10,608 (82.1%)	$12,920
2022	$2,005 (8.5%)	$605 (2.6%)	$2,609 (11.0%)	$9,789 (41.4%)	$1,922 (8.1%)	$11,714 (49.6%)	$23,638

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 546^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 267^th of 687 Elementary schools	39.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	286	1.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	274	0.4%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	74.1%	2.4%

Schools Near Garrison 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th 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
Garrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	79 Garrison Elementary	Garrison	41141	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 757-2122	286	23	12.6	74.1%	274 (95.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	51.7	327^th of 685 public elementary schools	52.3%		57.1	267^th of 687 public elementary schools	61.1%	60	37.0	35.0	46.0	53.0	41.0	59.0	43.0	44.0	41.0	49.0	43.0	49.0	$23,638	$2,005	$605	$2,609	$9,789	$1,922	$11,714
Lewis County Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	86 Walter Ave	Vanceburg	41179	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 796-2831	455	32	14.3	68.6%	445 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	43.5	383^rd of 685 public elementary schools	44.1%		51.3	322^nd of 687 public elementary schools	53.1%	61	27.0	22.0	40.0	58.0	40.0	43.0	51.0	56.0	22.0	45.0	46.0	40.0	$22,068	$1,336	$494	$1,830	$9,342	$1,545	$10,924
Laurel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	116 Laurel School Rd	Vanceburg	41179	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 796-2214	94	7	13.1	79.8%	94 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.6	333^rd of 685 public elementary schools	51.4%		66.4	190^th of 687 public elementary schools	72.3%	143		36.0		73.0		27.0		55.0					$26,953	$1,740	$1,072	$2,812	$12,356	$2,469	$14,825
Carter City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13321 State Hwy 2	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 474-6121	144	10	13.8	65.3%	140 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.5	126^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.6%		85.5	63^rd of 687 public elementary schools	90.8%	63		64.0	52.0			68.0	61.0		32.0		65.0	52.0	$13,759	$750	$557	$1,307	$9,308	$2,251	$11,558
Mckell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	28978 US 23 Hwy	South Shore	41175	Greenup County	Greenup County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 932-3383	469	34	13.7	69.7%	442 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	31.6	488^th of 685 public elementary schools	28.8%		26.6	521^st of 687 public elementary schools	24.2%	33	15.0	30.0	39.0		37.0	38.0	48.0		28.0	23.0	27.0	61.0	$13,682	$1,155	$701	$1,855	$9,841	$1,986	$11,827
Greysbranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1487 Ohio River Road	Greenup	41144	Greenup County	Greenup County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 473-9653	299	23	13.1	53.5%	288 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	59.3	261^st of 685 public elementary schools	61.9%		45.7	372^nd of 687 public elementary schools	45.9%	111	49.0	42.0	44.0		46.0	62.0	46.0		42.0	48.0	37.0	65.0	$15,055	$1,875	$691	$2,566	$10,300	$2,189	$12,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrison Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Garrison Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lewis County Middle School
High : Lewis County High School

How many students attend Garrison Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Garrison Elementary School.

Is Garrison Elementary School a good school?

Garrison Elementary School ranks 327^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Garrison Elementary School in?

Lewis County

What is the racial makeup of Garrison Elementary School?

Students at Garrison Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

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