- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leitchfield, KY
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oran P Lawler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210230001702
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oran P Lawler Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Leitchfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oran P Lawler Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oran P Lawler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY.
School address
District: Grayson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210230001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Oran P Lawler Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 210230001702 · Leitchfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 18.1:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High School (1,180 students)
Oran P Lawler Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oran P Lawler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High School
1,180 students
- Grayson County
Grayson County Middle School
837 students
- Clarkson Eleme
Clarkson Elementary School
642 students
- H W Wilkey Ele
H W Wilkey Elementary School
504 students
- This school 470
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
470 students
- Caneyville Ele 378
Caneyville Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Oran P Lawler Elementary School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oran P Lawler Elementary School compares
Oran P Lawler Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Oran P Lawler Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County reports $12,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oran P Lawler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H W Wilkey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caneyville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oran P Lawler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Leitchfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oran P Lawler Elementary School
How many students attend Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leitchfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oran P Lawler Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Oran P Lawler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oran P Lawler Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oran P Lawler Elementary School?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oran P Lawler Elementary School rank among schools in Leitchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Oran P Lawler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leitchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Grayson County?
Besides Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students), Grayson County Middle School (837 students), and Clarkson Elementary School (642 students). See the Grayson County district page for the complete list.