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#26 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 2% in state

Grant's Lick Elementary School

Elementary School · Campbell County · Alexandria, KY

A Campbell County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

944 West Clay Ridge Road, Alexandria, KY 41001

  • Math 67% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,133
Chronic Absenteeism1.1%

Students at Grant's Lick Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grant's Lick 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated779/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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

$102,468

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$1,113/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41001; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John W. Reiley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–53.3 mi502Compare →
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–84.5 mi74Compare →
Campbell Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available624Compare →
Crossroads Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available604Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Campbell County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$14,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grant's Lick Elementary School is listed in Campbell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grant's Lick Elementary School

Grant's Lick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexandria, KY, part of Campbell County, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grant's Lick Elementary School

What grades does Grant's Lick Elementary School serve?

Grant's Lick Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Grant's Lick Elementary School?

Grant's Lick Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant's Lick Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grant's Lick Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grant's Lick Elementary School rank in KY?

Grant's Lick Elementary School ranks #26 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Grant's Lick Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grant's Lick Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Grant's Lick Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant's Lick Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grant's Lick Elementary School a charter school?

No, Grant's Lick Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grant's Lick Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Grant's Lick Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant's Lick Elementary School?

45.0% of students at Grant's Lick 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
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.1%
Area population (ZIP 41001)
19,206
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
40
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 41001; 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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