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#106 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 8% in state

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School

Elementary School · Garrard County · Lancaster, KY

A Garrard County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

279 North Camp Dick Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,804
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,324

Median home value

$194,100

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Garrard County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lancaster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available464Compare →
Paint Lick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–5Not available279Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garrard County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is listed in Garrard County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lancaster, KY, part of Garrard County, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School

What grades does Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School serve?

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School?

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School rank in KY?

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School ranks #106 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School?

59.5% of students at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Garrard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 40444)
14,207
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
43.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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