Elementary Schools in Garrard County

Summary:

The Garrard County school district in Kentucky is home to three elementary schools: Lancaster Elementary School, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, and Paint Lick Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of academic opportunities within the Garrard County community.

Among the three schools, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 90th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs in the top 15% of Kentucky elementary schools, with particularly strong results in reading and writing. In contrast, Lancaster Elementary School excels in mathematics, with 69-71% of 3rd-4th graders proficient or better, significantly above the state average. However, Paint Lick Elementary School lags behind the county and state averages in several subject areas, particularly in mathematics.

Across the district, all three schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, with each reporting a 25.0% rate in 2024-2025, higher than the state average. Additionally, the data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the school with the highest free and reduced lunch rate, Lancaster Elementary School, also has the lowest test scores in several subject areas. While Paint Lick Elementary School has the highest spending per student, this does not necessarily translate to the best academic performance, indicating that factors beyond just funding may play a role in student outcomes.

District Detail

322 West Maple Avenue
Lancaster, KY 40444-1064

(859) 792-3018

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,503

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	279 North Camp Dick Rd	Lancaster	40444	Garrard County	Garrard County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 792-6136	446	28	15.9	59.4%	405 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	81.8	90^th of 685 public elementary schools	86.9%		78.3	103^rd of 685 public elementary schools	85.0%	13	59.0	53.0	67.0	53.0	69.0	72.0	40.0	81.0	54.0	74.0	$14,245	$1,317	$160	$1,477	$9,856	$2,912	$12,768
Paint Lick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6798 Richmond Rd	Paint Lick	40461	Garrard County	Garrard County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 792-2122	260	24	10.8	70.4%	234 (90.0%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	61.3	243^rd of 685 public elementary schools	64.5%		63.8	220^th of 685 public elementary schools	67.9%	23	47.0	46.0	53.0	62.0	54.0	67.0		35.0	51.0	35.0	$16,147	$1,605	$86	$1,691	$11,545	$2,911	$14,456
Lancaster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Lexington St	Lancaster	40444	Garrard County	Garrard County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 792-3047	462	35	13.3	78.8%	372 (80.5%)	15 (3.2%)	25 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.4%)	63.5	226^th of 685 public elementary schools	67.0%		44	377^th of 685 public elementary schools	45.0%	151	69.0	71.0	60.0	53.0	58.0	44.0	46.0	41.0	33.0	38.0	$14,535	$1,190	$106	$1,296	$10,660	$2,579	$13,239

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Boyle County	4.57 mi	7	6^th
Danville Independent	6.49 mi	7	117^th
Burgin Independent	6.63 mi	1
Kentucky Technical System	6.66 mi	53
Kentucky School for the Deaf District	6.95 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.