Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gilmore Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
43%
11%
White
35%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Gilmore Lane Elementary School?
256 students attend Gilmore Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gilmore Lane Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmore Lane Elementary School?
Gilmore Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilmore Lane Elementary School offer ?
Gilmore Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gilmore Lane Elementary School part of?
Gilmore Lane Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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