Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Lane Allen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Lane Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James Lane Allen Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
James Lane Allen 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 James Lane Allen Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#934 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
45%
10%
Black
18%
11%
White
30%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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 James Lane Allen Elementary School's ranking?
James Lane Allen Elementary School is ranked #934 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are James Lane Allen Elementary School often compared to?
James Lane Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Springs Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend James Lane Allen Elementary School?
410 students attend James Lane Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of James Lane Allen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Lane Allen Elementary School?
James Lane Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Lane Allen Elementary School offer ?
James Lane Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Lane Allen Elementary School part of?
James Lane Allen Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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