Locust Grove Elementary School

Q: Is Locust Grove Elementary School a good school?

Locust Grove Elementary School ranks 204 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Locust Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Crestwood, Kentucky, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 591 students. The school is part of the Oldham County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Locust Grove Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperform the Oldham County and state averages on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA). However, the school faces challenges in supporting its special education and low-income student populations, with these subgroups performing relatively lower compared to other Kentucky elementary schools. Locust Grove Elementary also has a higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, contributing to its strong academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, Locust Grove Elementary generally outperforms Crestwood Elementary and Kenwood Station Elementary in academic metrics, but trails behind the performance of Buckner Elementary and LaGrange Elementary, also within the Oldham County district. This suggests that Locust Grove Elementary serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its stronger overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

1231 E Hwy 22
Crestwood, KY 40014

(502) 222-3521

District: Oldham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
204^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Locust Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Oldham Middle School
High:	Oldham County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Compare Details Locust Grove Elementary School ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.07. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Locust Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Locust Grove Elementary School 204^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Locust Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oldham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oldham County 13^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	58.28	296^th	683	56.7%
2011	73.22	162^nd	688	76.5%
2012	77.20	109^th	713	84.7%
2013	81.74	72^nd	719	90.0%
2014	82.11	73^rd	705	89.6%
2015	82.72	74^th	698	89.4%
2016	67.96	188^th	690	72.8%
2017	68.13	184^th	694	73.5%
2018	77.50	109^th	691	84.2%
2019	72.05	156^th	700	77.7%
2021	70.94	94^th	517	81.8%
2022	73.77	120^th	684	82.5%
2023	60.48	243^rd	687	64.6%
2024	66.07	204^th	685	70.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.54	2^nd	53	96.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	73.22	132^nd	661	80.0%
2023	29.40	204^th	257	20.6%
2024	43.86	144^th	279	48.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.27	381^st	631	39.6%
2019	52.91	308^th	664	53.6%
2022	32.44	471^st	667	29.4%
2023	40.69	393^rd	670	41.3%
2024	42.14	387^th	665	41.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	81.73	61^st	663	90.8%
2019	71.89	138^th	671	79.4%
2021	57.35	122^nd	312	60.9%
2022	69.91	135^th	641	78.9%
2023	64.82	189^th	639	70.4%
2024	67.87	163^rd	644	74.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	35.53	282^nd	445	36.6%
2019	38.23	258^th	474	45.6%
2022	27.92	163^rd	206	20.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.68	147^th	665	77.9%
2019	69.59	168^th	676	75.1%
2021	75.38	47^th	325	85.5%
2022	70.95	118^th	657	82.0%
2023	50.62	313^th	652	52.0%
2024	58.22	237^th	652	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Locust Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.18	106^th	593	82.1%
2019	68.80	152^nd	592	74.3%
2021	62.49	102^nd	337	69.7%
2022	66.92	162^nd	656	75.3%
2023	51.16	302^nd	658	54.1%
2024	56.82	261^st	659	60.4%

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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 Locust Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	612	14	8	12	2	n/a	n/a	11	659
2010	608	19	14	18	3	n/a	n/a	11	673
2011	580	18	13	23	1	0	7	0	642
2012	578	19	7	24	0	0	9	0	637
2013	570	17	9	26	0	0	15	0	637
2014	591	24	11	30	2	0	19	0	677
2015	575	25	11	39	2	0	19	0	671
2016	608	23	13	50	1	0	24	0	719
2017	651	22	16	50	2	0	26	0	767
2018	650	19	17	45	4	1	23	0	759
2019	678	20	16	41	4	1	30	0	790
2020	586	16	9	20	4	1	29	0	665
2021	511	10	3	19	1	2	29	0	575
2022	517	13	5	23	0	3	35	0	596
2023	500	12	9	28	0	3	39	0	591

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 Locust Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	659	37.0	17.8	27.5
2010	673	31.0	21.7	21.8
2011	642	38.0	16.8	22.6
2012	637	41.5	15.3	22
2013	637	39.6	16.0	20.1
2014	677	38.5	17.5	23.5
2015	671	39.0	17.2	22.2
2016	719	40.0	17.9	21.7
2017	767	44.0	17.4	23.1
2018	759	45.7	16.6	23.7
2019	790	44.7	17.6	21.9
2020	665	39.4	16.8	18.3
2021	575	38.0	15.1	18.3
2022	596	37.0	16.1	16.9
2023	591	39.0	15.1	22

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 Locust Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	659	37.0	17.8	27.5
2010	673	31.0	21.7	21.8
2011	642	38.0	16.8	22.6
2012	637	41.5	15.3	22
2013	637	39.6	16.0	20.1
2014	677	38.5	17.5	23.5
2015	671	39.0	17.2	22.2
2016	719	40.0	17.9	21.7
2017	767	44.0	17.4	23.1
2018	759	45.7	16.6	23.7
2019	790	44.7	17.6	21.9
2020	665	39.4	16.8	18.3
2021	575	38.0	15.1	18.3
2022	596	37.0	16.1	16.9
2023	591	39.0	15.1	22

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 Locust Grove 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	$265 (3.6%)	$21 (0.3%)	$286 (3.9%)	$7,885 (108.3%)	$1,059 (14.6%)	$7,278 (100.0%)	$7,278
2019	$279 (3.6%)	$31 (0.4%)	$309 (4.0%)	$7,796 (101.7%)	$1,342 (17.5%)	$7,359 (96.0%)	$7,668
2020	$257 (3.4%)	$26 (0.3%)	$284 (3.7%)	$8,421 (110.5%)	$1,465 (19.2%)	$7,624 (100.0%)	$7,624
2021	$403 (4.3%)	$122 (1.3%)	$525 (5.6%)	$9,758 (104.0%)	$1,357 (14.5%)	$8,855 (94.4%)	$9,380
2022	$734 (6.7%)	$200 (1.8%)	$933 (8.5%)	$9,914 (90.6%)	$2,125 (19.4%)	$12,039 (110.0%)	$10,940

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 687 Elementary schools	13.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	790	591	25.2%
African American	20	12	40%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	16	9	43.8%
Hispanic	41	28	31.7%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	678	500	26.3%
Two or More Races	30	39	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.9%	22%	0.1%

Schools Near Locust Grove 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
Locust Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	1231 E Hwy 22	Crestwood	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 222-3521	591	39	15.1	22.0%	500 (84.6%)	12 (2.0%)	28 (4.7%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.6%)	66.1	204^th of 685 public elementary schools	70.2%		60.5	243^rd of 687 public elementary schools	64.6%	39	56.0	54.0	60.0	50.0	55.0	58.0	37.0	44.0	43.0	53.0	$10,940	$734	$200	$933	$9,914	$2,125	$12,039
Centerfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	4512 S Hwy 393	Crestwood	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 241-1772	522	40	13.0	31.8%	417 (79.9%)	15 (2.9%)	52 (10.0%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	69.7	167^th of 685 public elementary schools	75.6%		73	133^rd of 687 public elementary schools	80.6%	34	41.0	56.0	64.0	52.0	53.0	61.0	38.0	58.0	50.0	59.0	$12,440	$907	$195	$1,102	$11,566	$2,168	$13,734
LaGrange Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 W Jefferson Street	La Grange	40031	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 222-9454	460	43	10.6	54.3%	294 (63.9%)	15 (3.3%)	126 (27.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	67.7	188^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.6%		68.9	165^th of 687 public elementary schools	76.0%	23	41.0	51.0	60.0	49.0	54.0	58.0	25.0	84.0	52.0	72.0	$13,573	$1,261	$223	$1,483	$13,101	$2,270	$15,371
Buckner Elementary School	Public	K-5	4307 Brown Blvd.	Buckner	40010	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 222-3712	649	48	13.5	13.7%	579 (89.2%)	9 (1.4%)	29 (4.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	91.5	25^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.4%		76.1	111^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.8%	86	74.0	66.0	73.0	72.0	72.0	71.0	58.0	58.0	61.0	66.0	$11,620	$904	$191	$1,095	$10,697	$2,143	$12,840
Camden Station Elementary School	Public	K-5	6401 W Hwy 146	Crestwood	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 241-1271	502	42	12.0	21.1%	401 (79.9%)	22 (4.4%)	36 (7.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	63.3	225^th of 685 public elementary schools	67.2%		68.1	175^th of 687 public elementary schools	74.5%	50	51.0	56.0	61.0	56.0	58.0	48.0	41.0	53.0	37.0	38.0	$11,529	$840	$234	$1,074	$10,640	$2,078	$12,718
Crestwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	6500 W Hwy 146	Crestwood	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 241-8401	534	39	13.6	33.3%	429 (80.3%)	22 (4.1%)	40 (7.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	41.6	404^th of 685 public elementary schools	41.0%		48.4	350^th of 687 public elementary schools	49.1%	54	39.0	40.0	41.0	47.0	52.0	45.0	30.0	38.0	37.0	32.0	$11,504	$997	$197	$1,195	$10,951	$2,026	$12,976
Kenwood Station Elementary School	Public	K-5	6321 Highway 329 By-Pass	Crestwood	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 241-1452	646	40	16.1	11.9%	560 (86.7%)	24 (3.7%)	22 (3.4%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	74.6	125^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.8%		76.2	109^th of 687 public elementary schools	84.1%	16	51.0	55.0	59.0	53.0	60.0	61.0	34.0	76.0	50.0	67.0	$10,522	$684	$188	$872	$9,624	$1,925	$11,548
Stopher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14417 Aiken Rd	Louisville	40245	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8281	780	44	17.9	13.3%	474 (60.8%)	84 (10.8%)	43 (5.5%)	140 (17.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	89.7	35^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.9%		88.7	44^th of 687 public elementary schools	93.6%	9	70.0	61.0	67.0	68.0	70.0	67.0	55.0	69.0	66.0	60.0	$17,120	$2,287	$1,352	$3,639	$10,948	$1,393	$12,341
Chancey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Murphy Lane	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8387	553	35	15.6	55.2%	152 (27.5%)	200 (36.2%)	122 (22.1%)	26 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.6%)	14.6	606^th of 685 public elementary schools	11.5%		25.1	532^nd of 687 public elementary schools	22.6%	74	27.0	31.0	19.0	28.0	35.0	25.0	28.0	12.0	22.0	29.0	$18,302	$2,589	$1,208	$3,797	$11,874	$1,307	$13,181
Simpsonville Elementary	Public	K-5	6725 Shelbyville Rd	Simpsonville	40067	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 722-8855	430	30	14.3	39.5%	322 (74.9%)	18 (4.2%)	62 (14.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	72.2	141^st of 685 public elementary schools	79.4%		62.7	230^th of 687 public elementary schools	66.5%	89	61.0	53.0	54.0	64.0	61.0	51.0	43.0	48.0	46.0	57.0	$15,187	$839	$346	$1,185	$10,104	$2,063	$12,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Locust Grove Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Locust Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Locust Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Oldham Middle School
High : Oldham County High School

Is Locust Grove Elementary School a good school?

Locust Grove Elementary School ranks 204^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Locust Grove Elementary School.

What district is Locust Grove Elementary School in?

Oldham County

What is the racial makeup of Locust Grove Elementary School?

Students at Locust Grove Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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