Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lemons Mill 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemons Mill Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lemons Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemons Mill Elementary School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemons Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Lemons Mill Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lemons Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Lemons Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lemons Mill Elementary School?
533 students attend Lemons Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lemons Mill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemons Mill Elementary School?
Lemons Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lemons Mill Elementary School offer ?
Lemons Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lemons Mill Elementary School part of?
Lemons Mill Elementary School is part of Scott County School District.
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