Enrollment
470
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oran P Lawler Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Oran P Lawler Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leitchfield, Kentucky, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #294.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Leitchfield's public schools, it stands alongside H W Wilkey Elementary School (504 students): Oran P Lawler Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students) and Grayson County Middle School (837 students) alongside Oran P Lawler Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oran P Lawler Elementary School compares
Oran P Lawler Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayson County, which includes Oran P Lawler Elementary School.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.4%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oran P Lawler Elementary School a good school?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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