Very Good
#370 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 29% in state
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Elementary School · Anderson County · Lawrenceburg, KY
An Anderson County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1411 Fox Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
- Math 72% proficient (2025)
- Reading 65% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert B. Turner Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert B. Turner 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrenceburg), 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
$71,819
Median home value
$212,600
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40342; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffell Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 1–5 | 1.9 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of LawrenceburgPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
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.
Anderson County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert B. Turner Elementary School is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Robert B. Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lawrenceburg, KY, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert B. Turner Elementary School
What grades does Robert B. Turner Elementary School serve?
Robert B. Turner Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robert B. Turner Elementary School?
Robert B. Turner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert B. Turner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert B. Turner Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert B. Turner Elementary School rank in KY?
Robert B. Turner Elementary School ranks #370 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Robert B. Turner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert B. Turner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Robert B. Turner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert B. Turner Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert B. Turner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Robert B. Turner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert B. Turner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Robert B. Turner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert B. Turner Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Robert B. Turner 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
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (502) 839-2500
- Area population (ZIP 40342)
- 23,739
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 40342; 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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