Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oran P Lawler Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oran P Lawler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oran P Lawler Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Oran P Lawler Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oran P Lawler Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oran P Lawler Elementary School's ranking?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
450 students attend Oran P Lawler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oran P Lawler Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oran P Lawler Elementary School offer ?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oran P Lawler Elementary School part of?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School is part of Grayson County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/3/2013
Wonderful staff, excellent school. Very invovled with the kiddos.
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