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Grant's Lick Elementary School

944 Clay Ridge Rd., Alexandria, KY 41001Campbell County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
356
Students
Total enrolled
$13,970
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 356 students in grades PK–05 in Alexandria, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,970 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Grant's Lick Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Alexandria, Kentucky, serving grades PK–05 with 356 students. The district invests $13,970 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Grant's Lick Elementary School

356
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution184 male · 172 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 147 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian1%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210090000180

Academic Outcomes at Grant's Lick Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 41001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,970Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,970
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,147
Student Support$2,654
Administration$1,676
Operations$2,095
Other$1,397
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,970 spent per student, an estimated $6,189 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
47%
State government
39.2%
Local (property tax)
46.7%
Federal programs
14.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Crossroads Elementary SchoolCampbell Ridge ElementaryJohn W. Reiley Elementary SchoolDonald E. Cline Elementary School
↓
Middle
Campbell County Middle School
↓
High School
Campbell County High SchoolAlexandria Educational Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCampbell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCampbell County →
Phone: (859)635-2129
NCES ID: 210090000180
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Alexandria seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Campbell County
High
Campbell County High School
1,551 students · 09–12
● 49 opp41% FRL
Mid
Campbell County Middle School
1,184 students · 06–08
● 49 opp45% FRL
Elem
Crossroads Elementary School
613 students · PK–05
● 37 opp58% FRL
Elem
Campbell Ridge Elementary
610 students · PK–05
● 49 opp40% FRL
Elem
John W. Reiley Elementary School
494 students · PK–05
● 49 opp39% FRL
Elem
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
346 students · PK–05
● 37 opp32% FRL
High
Alexandria Educational Center
41 students · 06–12
● 49 opp71% FRL
Other
North Campbell TECH
0 students · UG–UG
● 37 opp
District School Rankings
Location
944 Clay Ridge Rd., Alexandria, KY 41001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.