Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
19%
11%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend Lacy Elementary School?
309 students attend Lacy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lacy Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacy Elementary School?
Lacy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lacy Elementary School offer ?
Lacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lacy Elementary School part of?
Lacy Elementary School is part of Christian County School District.
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