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#361 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 28% in state

Lagrange Elementary School

Elementary School · Oldham County · Lagrange, KY

An Oldham County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 West Jefferson St, Lagrange, KY 40031

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$13,019
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Lagrange Elementary School score 48% 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 Proficiency42%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lagrange 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 Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$96,682

Median home value

$316,300

Median rent

$1,120/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40031; 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
Buckner Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.34–123.1 mi55Compare →
Locust Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–53.1 mi597Compare →
Buckner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–53.4 mi659Compare →
Centerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–53.8 mi516Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oldham County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#12 of 18
District spending per student
$13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lagrange Elementary School is listed in Oldham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lagrange Elementary School

Lagrange Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lagrange, KY, part of Oldham County, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lagrange Elementary School

What grades does Lagrange Elementary School serve?

Lagrange Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lagrange Elementary School?

Lagrange Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lagrange Elementary School rank in KY?

Lagrange Elementary School ranks #361 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Lagrange Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lagrange Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lagrange Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lagrange Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lagrange Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lagrange Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lagrange Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lagrange Elementary School?

58.7% of students at Lagrange 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Oldham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 40031)
25,697
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
39.6
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 40031; 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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