Calvary Elementary School

Summary:

Calvary Elementary School, a public school serving grades PK-5 with 236 students, is a standout institution in Marion County, Kentucky. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Calvary Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in mathematics and reading. For example, 78% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 50% in the district and 43% statewide. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom rank among the top 200 elementary schools in Kentucky. With a relatively high per-student spending of around $11,800 to $11,900 and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, Calvary Elementary School's resources may contribute to its exceptional outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Marion Elementary and Glasscock Elementary, Calvary Elementary School stands out as a true standout, consistently delivering exceptional academic performance and maintaining its position as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Marion County and the state of Kentucky.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3345 Hwy 208
Lebanon, KY 40033

(270) 692-3676

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Calvary Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marion County Middle School
High:	Marion County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calvary Elementary School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.14. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Calvary Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvary Elementary School 67^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Calvary Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 63^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calvary Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Calvary Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	92.05	20^th	638	96.9%
2008	85.70	54^th	651	91.7%
2009	88.00	43^rd	658	93.5%
2010	89.10	29^th	683	95.8%
2011	88.43	32^nd	688	95.3%
2012	86.77	44^th	713	93.8%
2013	85.46	54^th	719	92.5%
2014	77.60	97^th	705	86.2%
2015	88.35	34^th	698	95.1%
2016	86.53	44^th	690	93.6%
2017	86.80	40^th	694	94.2%
2018	69.16	167^th	691	75.8%
2019	67.83	199^th	700	71.6%
2021	50.93	227^th	517	56.1%
2022	75.78	111^th	684	83.8%
2023	66.09	194^th	687	71.8%
2024	85.14	67^th	685	90.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Calvary Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.32	172^nd	661	74.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	79.59	69^th	631	89.1%
2019	76.31	87^th	664	86.9%
2022	72.17	94^th	667	85.9%
2023	67.44	140^th	670	79.1%
2024	91.05	20^th	665	97.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Calvary Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	66.27	188^th	663	71.6%
2019	60.69	255^th	671	62.0%
2022	76.11	92^nd	641	85.6%
2023	73.18	120^th	639	81.2%
2024	80.79	72^nd	644	88.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Calvary Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	67.16	175^th	665	73.7%
2019	69.41	171^st	676	74.7%
2022	71.36	117^th	657	82.2%
2023	62.63	198^th	652	69.6%
2024	77.91	90^th	652	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Calvary Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	73.01	123^rd	656	81.3%
2023	68.09	165^th	658	74.9%
2024	81.31	80^th	659	87.9%

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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 Calvary Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1989	158	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1990	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1991	144	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1992	155	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1993	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1994	133	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1995	154	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1996	154	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1997	164	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1998	150	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1999	179	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2000	229	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	233
2001	229	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	1	234
2002	242	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	247
2003	242	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	247
2004	237	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	244
2005	252	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	257
2006	239	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	248
2007	249	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	257
2008	237	1	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	249
2009	234	1	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	244
2010	239	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	247
2011	244	0	1	1	0	4	0	250
2012	239	0	2	3	0	6	0	250
2013	244	1	3	1	0	4	0	253
2014	245	2	2	5	0	4	0	258
2015	237	2	1	8	0	3	0	251
2016	240	2	1	8	0	3	0	254
2017	230	2	2	7	0	5	0	246
2018	214	2	2	7	0	5	0	230
2019	206	4	0	5	0	3	0	218
2020	204	3	0	7	0	6	0	220
2021	188	4	0	7	0	4	0	203
2022	218	4	0	7	1	5	0	235
2023	215	3	0	9	1	8	0	236

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 Calvary Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	154	7.8	19.7	n/a
1989	159	8.3	19.1	n/a
1990	166	7.9	21.0	n/a
1991	144	8.2	17.5	n/a
1992	155	6.4	24.2	n/a
1993	139	7.5	18.5	n/a
1994	134	7.5	17.9	n/a
1995	155	8.0	19.4	n/a
1996	155	8.0	19.4	n/a
1997	165	8.9	18.5	40
1998	151	9.0	16.8	43.7
1999	180	7.1	25.4	52.2
2000	233	9.1	25.6	54.5
2001	234	8.4	27.7	50.6
2002	247	13.9	17.8	64.8
2003	247	13.9	17.8	64.8
2004	244	13.8	17.7	n/a
2005	257	14.3	18.0	n/a
2006	248	13.8	18.0	45.6
2007	257	16.0	16.1	44.7
2008	249	15.1	16.5	44.2
2009	244	14.4	16.9	44.7
2010	247	11.8	20.9	52.6
2011	250	13.0	19.2	53.6
2012	250	14.1	17.6	51.2
2013	253	14.7	17.1	53.4
2014	258	13.7	18.7	55
2015	251	14.0	17.9	49.8
2016	254	14.0	18.1	57.1
2017	246	14.5	16.9	52
2018	230	15.1	15.1	57.8
2019	218	13.5	16.1	56
2020	220	12.9	17.0	52.3
2021	203	12.0	16.9	49.8
2022	235	13.0	18.0	49.4
2023	236	14.9	15.8	47.9

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 Calvary Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	154	7.8	19.7	n/a
1989	159	8.3	19.1	n/a
1990	166	7.9	21.0	n/a
1991	144	8.2	17.5	n/a
1992	155	6.4	24.2	n/a
1993	139	7.5	18.5	n/a
1994	134	7.5	17.9	n/a
1995	155	8.0	19.4	n/a
1996	155	8.0	19.4	n/a
1997	165	8.9	18.5	40
1998	151	9.0	16.8	43.7
1999	180	7.1	25.4	52.2
2000	233	9.1	25.6	54.5
2001	234	8.4	27.7	50.6
2002	247	13.9	17.8	64.8
2003	247	13.9	17.8	64.8
2004	244	13.8	17.7	n/a
2005	257	14.3	18.0	n/a
2006	248	13.8	18.0	45.6
2007	257	16.0	16.1	44.7
2008	249	15.1	16.5	44.2
2009	244	14.4	16.9	44.7
2010	247	11.8	20.9	52.6
2011	250	13.0	19.2	53.6
2012	250	14.1	17.6	51.2
2013	253	14.7	17.1	53.4
2014	258	13.7	18.7	55
2015	251	14.0	17.9	49.8
2016	254	14.0	18.1	57.1
2017	246	14.5	16.9	52
2018	230	15.1	15.1	57.8
2019	218	13.5	16.1	56
2020	220	12.9	17.0	52.3
2021	203	12.0	16.9	49.8
2022	235	13.0	18.0	49.4
2023	236	14.9	15.8	47.9

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 Calvary 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	$623 (5.2%)	$117 (1.0%)	$740 (6.2%)	$8,877 (74.8%)	$1,666 (14.0%)	$10,533 (88.7%)	$11,872
2019	$666 (5.6%)	$393 (3.3%)	$1,059 (9.0%)	$9,485 (80.3%)	$1,984 (16.8%)	$11,582 (98.1%)	$11,810
2020	$703 (7.4%)	$341 (3.6%)	$1,044 (11.0%)	$11,912 (125.2%)	$1,863 (19.6%)	$11,912 (125.2%)	$9,514
2021	$929 (7.3%)	$1,440 (11.4%)	$2,094 (16.6%)	$9,514 (75.2%)	$2,501 (19.8%)	$12,052 (95.3%)	$12,645
2022	$1,044 (6.9%)	$390 (2.6%)	$1,433 (9.5%)	$9,369 (62.2%)	$1,843 (12.2%)	$11,212 (74.4%)	$15,064

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calvary Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 194^th of 687 Elementary schools	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	236	8.3%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	206	215	4.4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	47.9%	8.1%

Schools Near Calvary 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
Calvary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3345 Hwy 208	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3676	236	15	15.8	47.9%	215 (91.1%)	3 (1.3%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.4%)	85.1	67^th of 685 public elementary schools	90.2%		66.1	194^th of 687 public elementary schools	71.8%	127	78.0	81.0	56.0	75.0	81.0	62.0	52.0		35.0	68.0	$15,064	$1,044	$390	$1,433	$9,369	$1,843	$11,212
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 W Main St	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3883	359	24	14.7	75.2%	234 (65.2%)	30 (8.4%)	44 (12.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	39 (10.9%)	37.7	439^th of 685 public elementary schools	35.9%		32.5	472^nd of 687 public elementary schools	31.3%	33	40.0	43.0	40.0	44.0	33.0	45.0	22.0	43.0	26.0	47.0	$15,628	$971	$608	$1,579	$9,675	$1,826	$11,500
Glasscock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	773 E Main St	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-3223	477	29	16.4	72.5%	329 (69.0%)	41 (8.6%)	54 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	54.6	298^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.5%		49.7	339^th of 687 public elementary schools	50.7%	41	48.0	53.0	38.0	52.0	61.0	39.0	29.0	57.0	37.0	49.0	$14,452	$839	$463	$1,302	$9,019	$1,578	$10,598
West Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8175 Loretto Rd	Loretto	40037	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 699-4320	410	27	14.9	56.6%	382 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	81.1	87^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.3%		79.8	84^th of 687 public elementary schools	87.8%	3	47.0	59.0	63.0	50.0	60.0	65.0	45.0	82.0	69.0	76.0	$15,113	$993	$451	$1,444	$9,592	$1,524	$11,118
Taylor County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1207 East Broadway	Campbellsville	42718	Taylor County	Taylor County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 465-5691	567	38	14.9	58.7%	500 (88.2%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.8%)	38.8	428^th of 685 public elementary schools	37.5%		42.1	390^th of 687 public elementary schools	43.2%	38	43.0	38.0	33.0	45.0	48.0	40.0	34.0	41.0	28.0	40.0	$15,603	$2,240	$483	$2,722	$8,462	$2,422	$10,884
Taylor County Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	106 Ingram Avenue	Campbellsville	42718	Taylor County	Taylor County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 465-0449	717	42	17.0	52.7%	634 (88.4%)	7 (1.0%)	41 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)								(n/a)											$14,821	$2,116	$511	$2,627	$9,165	$1,032	$10,197
Campbellsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Roberts Road	Campbellsville	42718	Taylor County	Campbellsville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 465-4561	638	38	16.8	72.6%	432 (67.7%)	71 (11.1%)	33 (5.2%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	94 (14.7%)	26.7	526^th of 685 public elementary schools	23.2%		28.4	509^th of 687 public elementary schools	25.9%	17	33.0	34.0	28.0	40.0	47.0	38.0	28.0	24.0	27.0	33.0	$9,699	$1,631	$521	$2,152	$8,559	$2,006	$10,625
Washington County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Lincoln Park Rd	Springfield	40069	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 336-5490	460	24	18.8	63.3%	297 (64.6%)	48 (10.4%)	62 (13.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.9%)	43.8	380^th of 685 public elementary schools	44.5%		48.4	349^th of 687 public elementary schools	49.2%	31	34.0	46.0	60.0	25.0	41.0	48.0	34.0	47.0	34.0	41.0	$22,565	$1,462	$1,661	$3,123	$8,740	$1,824	$19,253
Perryville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	418 West Fourth St	Perryville	40468	Boyle County	Boyle County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 936-7500	294	19	15.6	45.6%	265 (90.1%)	4 (1.4%)	14 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	86.1	55^th of 685 public elementary schools	92.0%		96.4	6^th of 687 public elementary schools	99.1%	49	53.0	78.0	76.0	58.0	71.0	82.0	39.0	62.0	62.0	76.0	$15,653	$1,373	$462	$1,834	$11,349	$2,469	$13,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvary Elementary School

How many students attend Calvary Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Calvary Elementary School.

Is Calvary Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Calvary Elementary School ranks in the top 9.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Calvary Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Marion County Middle School
High : Marion County High School

What district is Calvary Elementary School in?

Marion County

What is the racial makeup of Calvary Elementary School?

Students at Calvary Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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