Laurel Elementary School

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Laurel Elementary School ranks 333 rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurel Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Vanceburg, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school is part of the Lewis County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Elementary School has consistently outperformed the Lewis County and Kentucky averages in mathematics and reading proficiency for grades 4 and 6. In 2023-2024, 73% of 6th-grade students at Laurel Elementary School were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 52% in Lewis County and 42% statewide. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (79.79% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average of 59.1%. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Laurel Elementary School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is lower than nearby schools like Tollesboro Elementary (14.4), Garrison Elementary (12.6), and Lewis County Central Elementary (14.3).

The consistent academic performance of Laurel Elementary School, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency, suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement despite the challenges of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its lower student-teacher ratio, may be a key factor in its ability to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179-9702

(606) 796-2214

District: Lewis County

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,953

Students who attend Laurel Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.63. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Laurel Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lewis County School District. Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lewis County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 9.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lewis County School District! (See more...)

Compare Laurel Elementary School employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Elementary School is $26,953, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lewis County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary School 333^rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Laurel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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 Laurel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	22.33	530^th	638	16.9%
2008	57.29	281^st	651	56.8%
2009	70.34	179^th	658	72.8%
2010	33.71	512^th	683	25.0%
2011	10.06	642^nd	688	6.7%
2012	27.21	584^th	713	18.1%
2013	46.17	405^th	719	43.7%
2014	38.32	477^th	705	32.3%
2015	72.52	145^th	698	79.2%
2016	65.41	215^th	690	68.8%
2017	56.11	294^th	694	57.6%
2018	39.18	446^th	691	35.5%
2019	44.34	427^th	700	39.0%
2022	77.23	102^nd	684	85.1%
2023	66.38	190^th	687	72.3%
2024	50.63	333^rd	685	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	23.94	512^th	593	13.7%
2019	36.90	411^th	592	30.6%
2022	72.43	127^th	656	80.6%
2023	59.31	231^st	658	64.9%
2024	45.06	352^nd	659	46.6%

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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 Laurel Elementary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	122	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1989	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1990	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1991	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1992	124	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1993	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
1994	113	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1995	104	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1996	104	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1997	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1998	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1999	117	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	118
2000	115	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
2001	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2002	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2003	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2004	101	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2006	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2007	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	87
2008	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	84
2009	87	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	88
2010	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	87
2011	78	1	1	0	0	0	0	80
2012	87	0	0	0	0	0	0	87
2013	98	0	0	0	0	0	0	98
2014	93	0	0	0	0	0	0	93
2015	82	0	0	0	0	0	0	82
2016	84	0	0	0	0	1	0	85
2017	93	0	2	0	0	4	0	99
2018	85	0	0	0	0	3	0	88
2019	86	0	0	0	0	1	0	87
2020	93	0	0	0	0	1	0	94
2021	97	0	0	0	0	0	0	97
2022	85	0	0	0	0	0	0	85
2023	94	0	0	0	0	0	0	94
2024	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	78

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 Laurel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	122	7.1	17.1	n/a
1989	123	7.1	17.3	n/a
1990	128	7.3	17.5	n/a
1991	128	7.4	17.2	n/a
1992	124	7.8	15.8	n/a
1993	110	8.1	13.6	n/a
1994	114	8.1	14.1	n/a
1995	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1996	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1997	91	7.9	11.5	61.5
1998	106	7.8	13.6	56.6
1999	118	4.8	24.6	69.5
2000	116	6.3	18.6	62.9
2001	107	6.1	17.7	72.9
2002	93	8.9	10.4	96.8
2003	93	8.9	10.4	96.8
2004	101	8.9	11.3	n/a
2005	99	7.9	12.5	n/a
2006	97	7.9	12.3	85.6
2007	87	9.0	9.7	78.8
2008	84	7.5	11.2	72
2009	88	7.3	12.1	63.2
2010	87	6.1	14.2	70.9
2011	80	7.1	11.2	70
2012	87	7.1	12.2	74.7
2013	98	7.4	13.2	72.4
2014	93	7.3	12.7	63.4
2015	82	7.0	11.7	70.7
2016	85	7.0	12.1	69.4
2017	99	7.7	12.8	65.7
2018	88	6.6	13.2	68.2
2019	87	6.7	12.9	77
2020	94	6.7	13.8	70.2
2021	97	7.1	13.5	80.4
2022	85	7.1	11.8	74.1
2023	94	7.1	13.1	79.8
2024	78	8.1	9.5	79.5

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 Laurel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	122	7.1	17.1	n/a
1989	123	7.1	17.3	n/a
1990	128	7.3	17.5	n/a
1991	128	7.4	17.2	n/a
1992	124	7.8	15.8	n/a
1993	110	8.1	13.6	n/a
1994	114	8.1	14.1	n/a
1995	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1996	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1997	91	7.9	11.5	61.5
1998	106	7.8	13.6	56.6
1999	118	4.8	24.6	69.5
2000	116	6.3	18.6	62.9
2001	107	6.1	17.7	72.9
2002	93	8.9	10.4	96.8
2003	93	8.9	10.4	96.8
2004	101	8.9	11.3	n/a
2005	99	7.9	12.5	n/a
2006	97	7.9	12.3	85.6
2007	87	9.0	9.7	78.8
2008	84	7.5	11.2	72
2009	88	7.3	12.1	63.2
2010	87	6.1	14.2	70.9
2011	80	7.1	11.2	70
2012	87	7.1	12.2	74.7
2013	98	7.4	13.2	72.4
2014	93	7.3	12.7	63.4
2015	82	7.0	11.7	70.7
2016	85	7.0	12.1	69.4
2017	99	7.7	12.8	65.7
2018	88	6.6	13.2	68.2
2019	87	6.7	12.9	77
2020	94	6.7	13.8	70.2
2021	97	7.1	13.5	80.4
2022	85	7.1	11.8	74.1
2023	94	7.1	13.1	79.8
2024	78	8.1	9.5	79.5

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 Laurel 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	$1,043 (6.9%)	$301 (2.0%)	$1,343 (8.8%)	$11,210 (73.7%)	$2,666 (17.5%)	$13,876 (91.2%)	$15,219
2019	$886 (6.2%)	$422 (3.0%)	$1,308 (9.2%)	$10,808 (75.9%)	$2,117 (14.9%)	$12,925 (90.8%)	$14,233
2020	$1,303 (9.2%)	$535 (3.8%)	$1,838 (12.9%)	$10,249 (72.0%)	$2,147 (15.1%)	$12,396 (87.1%)	$14,234
2021	$994 (6.6%)	$888 (5.9%)	$1,882 (12.4%)	$10,091 (66.5%)	$3,194 (21.1%)	$13,286 (87.6%)	$15,168
2022	$1,740 (6.5%)	$1,072 (4.0%)	$2,812 (10.4%)	$12,356 (45.8%)	$2,469 (9.2%)	$14,825 (55.0%)	$26,953

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 427^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 190^th of 687 Elementary schools	33.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	94	8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	94	9.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77%	79.8%	2.8%

Schools Near Laurel 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
Laurel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	116 Laurel School Rd	Vanceburg	41179	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 796-2214	78	8	9.5	79.5%	78 (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	124	9	14.5	68.5%	121 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	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
Tygart Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19743 W US Hwy 60	Olive Hill	41164	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 286-2110	330	24	13.6	70.6%	319 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	41.2	405^th of 685 public elementary schools	40.9%		41.5	398^th of 687 public elementary schools	42.1%	7	23.0	38.0	25.0		32.0	44.0	45.0		33.0	67.0	39.0	57.0	$13,393	$984	$411	$1,395	$9,441	$1,632	$11,073
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	453	27	16.6	70.0%	434 (95.8%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	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
Olive Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	825 E Tom T Hall Blvd	Olive Hill	41164	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 286-5385	393	29	13.6	67.9%	379 (96.4%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	55.5	287^th of 685 public elementary schools	58.1%		54.9	290^th of 687 public elementary schools	57.8%	3	26.0	42.0	43.0		34.0	57.0	56.0		40.0	69.0	45.0	55.0	$14,192	$1,140	$587	$1,725	$10,022	$1,536	$11,558
Garrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	79 Garrison Elementary	Garrison	41141	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 757-2122	292	21	14.1	70.2%	277 (94.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	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
Tilden Hogge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5955 Cranston Rd	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 784-4604	222	17	13.3	63.1%	208 (93.7%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	54.3	302^nd of 685 public elementary schools	55.9%		50.7	326^th of 687 public elementary schools	52.5%	24	38.0	23.0	42.0		46.0	48.0	64.0		35.0	48.0	55.0	58.0	$12,214	$1,479	$805	$2,283	$8,415	$1,516	$9,931
Tollesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2431 W. Ky 10	Tollesboro	41189	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 798-3231	275	21	12.8	76.0%	264 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	60.4	253^rd of 685 public elementary schools	63.1%		63.6	222^nd of 687 public elementary schools	67.7%	31	39.0	48.0	38.0	34.0	39.0	55.0	60.0	59.0	34.0	88.0	48.0	88.0	$22,397	$1,462	$718	$2,180	$9,140	$1,763	$10,903
Rodburn Elementary School	Public	K-5	91 Christy Creek Rd	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 784-3000	397	29	13.8	80.6%	375 (94.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	53.5	313^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.3%		56	278^th of 687 public elementary schools	59.5%	35	37.0	52.0	41.0		49.0	62.0	47.0		31.0	57.0	40.0	41.0	$12,305	$1,024	$808	$1,832	$8,829	$1,644	$10,473
Prichard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E Main St	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 474-8815	623	41	15.2	65.7%	590 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	54.4	300^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.2%		41.6	397^th of 687 public elementary schools	42.2%	97	42.0	41.0	33.0		49.0	56.0	46.0		44.0	53.0	41.0	52.0	$12,519	$833	$525	$1,358	$8,868	$1,371	$10,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Elementary School

What district is Laurel Elementary School in?

Lewis County

What schools do graduates of Laurel Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Laurel Elementary School.

Is Laurel Elementary School a good school?

Laurel Elementary School ranks 333^rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Elementary School?

Students at Laurel Elementary School are 100% White.

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