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#71 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 6% in state

London Elementary School

Elementary School · Laurel County · London, KY

A Laurel County elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 N. Main St., London, KY 40741

  • Math 67% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+31.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$12,611
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at London Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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 Proficiency72%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

72.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where London 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$60,417

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$825/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40741; 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
Laurel County Schools Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.1 mi37Compare →
London Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.2privateK–121.6 mi67Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–112.3 mi112Compare →
Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–52.7 mi317Compare →

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.

Laurel County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#4 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

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

About London Elementary School

London Elementary School is a public elementary school in London, KY, part of Laurel County, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about London Elementary School

What grades does London Elementary School serve?

London Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend London Elementary School?

London Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does London Elementary School rank in KY?

London Elementary School ranks #71 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is London Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

London Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 London Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, London Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is London Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is London Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

72.9% of students at London 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Laurel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 40741)
23,303
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 40741; 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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