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Laurel Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

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.

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,151

Per pupil spending ?

80%

Free/discounted lunch ?

116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179-9702

(606) 796-2214

District: Lewis County

Students who attend Laurel Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.6%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2013 → 51st in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 25% Kentucky)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Kentucky avg46%

Not ranked this year

Laurel Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

81^st of 157Lewis County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	50.6	333 of 685	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.4	190 of 687	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	102 of 684	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	44.3	427 of 700	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.2	446 of 691	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.1	294 of 694	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.4	215 of 690	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.5	145 of 698	79.2%	★★★★☆
2014	38.3	477 of 705	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.2	405 of 719	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.2	584 of 713	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.1	642 of 688	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	33.7	512 of 683	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	70.3	179 of 658	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	57.3	281 of 651	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	22.3	530 of 638	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	45.1	352 of 659	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.3	231 of 658	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.4	127 of 656	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	36.9	411 of 592	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.9	512 of 593	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)47th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics54%+12 vs state

Reading41%-8 vs state

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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 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	70	5	15.4	80.0%	69 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$21,151	$2,158	$773	$2,931	$14,661	$3,559	$18,220
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	117	10	12.2	62.4%	114 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74	145^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.8%		74.5	126^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.6%	19			50.0			76.0				50.0	55.0	50.0	$19,093	$1,126	$2,540	$3,666	$10,489	$3,200	$13,689
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	318	23	13.6	72.6%	305 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	37.1	451^st of 685 public elementary schools	34.2%		41.2	405^th of 685 public elementary schools	40.9%	46	45.0	21.0	38.0		59.0	39.0	46.0		23.0	42.0	27.0	42.0	$17,359	$1,003	$2,560	$3,563	$9,796	$1,998	$11,794
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	466	29	15.9	69.3%	448 (96.1%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	36	456^th of 685 public elementary schools	33.4%		43.5	383^rd of 685 public elementary schools	44.1%	73	36.0	18.0	31.0	37.0	41.0	37.0	48.0	58.0	22.0	60.0	38.0	38.0	$13,999	$1,164	$695	$1,860	$9,759	$2,381	$12,139
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	360	28	12.8	66.7%	343 (95.3%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	45.5	376^th of 685 public elementary schools	45.1%		55.5	287^th of 685 public elementary schools	58.1%	89	55.0	41.0	43.0		48.0	33.0	46.0		22.0	54.0	32.0	52.0	$18,100	$1,255	$2,631	$3,886	$10,156	$2,100	$12,256
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	14.2	68.8%	281 (96.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	58.2	271^st of 685 public elementary schools	60.4%		51.7	327^th of 685 public elementary schools	52.3%	56	38.0	34.0	34.0	54.0	45.0	53.0	57.0	77.0	37.0	66.0	43.0	57.0	$15,058	$1,693	$617	$2,310	$10,083	$2,665	$12,748
Tilden Hogge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5955 Cranston Rd	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 784-4604	207	16	13.3	57.0%	191 (92.3%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	40.7	422^nd of 685 public elementary schools	38.4%		54.3	302^nd of 685 public elementary schools	55.9%	120	25.0	45.0	29.0		45.0	50.0	58.0			34.0	32.0	47.0	$24,859	$1,859	$499	$2,358	$10,098	$12,403	$22,501
Tollesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2431 W. Ky 10	Tollesboro	41189	Lewis County	Lewis County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 798-3231	256	19	13.2	73.4%	241 (94.1%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	74.2	144^th of 685 public elementary schools	79.0%		60.4	253^rd of 685 public elementary schools	63.1%	109	42.0	47.0	45.0	48.0	73.0	68.0	70.0	62.0	47.0	78.0	45.0	80.0	$15,360	$1,601	$803	$2,404	$9,909	$3,047	$12,955
Rodburn Elementary School	Public	K-5	91 Christy Creek Rd	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 784-3000	419	28	14.8	71.4%	396 (94.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	42	412^th of 685 public elementary schools	39.9%		53.5	313^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.3%	99	40.0	44.0	35.0		47.0	47.0	51.0		36.0	45.0	33.0	28.0	$24,645	$1,346	$575	$1,921	$10,271	$12,454	$22,724
Prichard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E Main St	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 474-8815	612	40	15.4	64.2%	574 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	58	275^th of 685 public elementary schools	59.9%		54.4	300^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.2%	25	39.0	48.0	40.0		50.0	57.0	49.0		57.0	46.0	42.0	51.0	$15,997	$910	$2,555	$3,465	$8,887	$1,739	$10,626

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Elementary School

How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 70 students attended Laurel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Elementary School?

Students at Laurel Elementary School are 99% White, 1% Two or more races.

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

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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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