Very Good
#226 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 18% in state
Camp Ground Elementary School
Elementary School · Laurel County · London, KY
A Laurel County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6800 Barbourville Rd, London, KY 40744
- Math 65% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Camp Ground Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Camp Ground 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (London), 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
$64,643
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 1–10 | 5.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Cold Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Hazel Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
| Keavy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laurel County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camp Ground Elementary School is listed in Laurel County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camp Ground Elementary School
Camp Ground Elementary School is a public elementary school in London, KY, part of Laurel County, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camp Ground Elementary School
What grades does Camp Ground Elementary School serve?
Camp Ground Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Camp Ground Elementary School?
Camp Ground Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Ground Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Ground Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camp Ground Elementary School rank in KY?
Camp Ground Elementary School ranks #226 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Camp Ground Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Camp Ground Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ground Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camp Ground Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Camp Ground Elementary School a charter school?
No, Camp Ground Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camp Ground Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Camp Ground Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camp Ground Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Camp Ground 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laurel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (606) 862-4625
- Area population (ZIP 40744)
- 20,104
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 40744; 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
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