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#1208 of 1,284 schools in KY
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Elementary School · Scott County · Georgetown, KY
A Scott County elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 School House Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lemons Mill Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lemons Mill 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$83,012
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40324; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Southern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Children's Montessori School of GeorgetownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 2 | 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.
Scott County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lemons Mill Elementary School is listed in Scott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemons Mill Elementary School
Lemons Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Georgetown, KY, part of Scott County, serving approximately 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemons Mill Elementary School
What grades does Lemons Mill Elementary School serve?
Lemons Mill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lemons Mill Elementary School?
Lemons Mill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemons Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemons Mill Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lemons Mill Elementary School rank in KY?
Lemons Mill Elementary School ranks #1,208 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Lemons Mill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemons Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lemons Mill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemons Mill Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Lemons Mill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lemons Mill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemons Mill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lemons Mill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemons Mill Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Lemons Mill 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
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (502) 867-6700
- Area population (ZIP 40324)
- 52,173
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 40324; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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