Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42156

Summary:

The 42156 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Austin Tracy Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 336 students. The school is part of the Barren County School District, which is ranked 67 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Austin Tracy Elementary School's overall academic performance is generally below the Barren County district and state averages, there are some areas where the school excels, such as 6th grade math and reading. However, the school faces challenges, with 61.31% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the lower academic performance. The school's ranking and rating history also show a decline, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to improve student outcomes.

Comparing Austin Tracy Elementary School's performance to the broader educational landscape provides valuable context. By understanding the school's strengths, areas for improvement, and the factors that may be influencing its performance, the school community and district can work together to develop and implement effective strategies to support student success and address the unique needs of the 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 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
Austin Tracy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2477 Austin Tracy Rd	Lucas	42156	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 646-2236	336	24	14.0	61.3%	311 (92.6%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	31.1	491^st of 685 public elementary schools	28.3%		49	343^rd of 687 public elementary schools	50.1%	148	18.0	27.0	50.0	22.0	12.0	38.0	53.0	28.0	33.0	42.0	42.0	$17,818	$2,155	$1,139	$5,043	$7,748	$2,145	$8,476

Cities Near Zip Code 42156

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lucas	1.41 mi	1	180^th
Glasgow	11.22 mi	17	146^th
Scottsville	11.3 mi	6	212^th
Smiths Grove	16.96 mi	2	135^th
Alvaton	17.07 mi	1	29^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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