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Louisa East Elementary School

Elementary School · Lawrence County · Louisa, KY

A Lawrence County elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.

235 Powhatan St, Louisa, KY 41230

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$14,121
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at Louisa East Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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

61.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Louisa East 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,092/100K

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

$45,240

Median home value

$110,500

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41230; 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

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Fort Gay Pre K-8Enrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.5 mi505Compare →
The Millard SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–71.2 mi61Compare →
Blaine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–8Not available154Compare →
Fallsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–8Not available222Compare →

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.

Lawrence County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$14,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Louisa East Elementary School is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Louisa East Elementary School

Louisa East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Louisa, KY, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 484 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Louisa East Elementary School

What grades does Louisa East Elementary School serve?

Louisa East Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Louisa East Elementary School?

Louisa East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa East Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Louisa East Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Louisa East Elementary School rank in KY?

Louisa East Elementary School ranks #915 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Louisa East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Louisa East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Louisa East Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisa East Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Louisa East Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Louisa East Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

61.4% of students at Louisa East 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
Area population (ZIP 41230)
12,399
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
42.5
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 41230; 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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