Locust Grove Elementary School

594 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Locust Grove Elementary School, located in Crestwood, Kentucky, is a well-regarded educational institution serving the students of Oldham County. As part of the Oldham County School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

The school is noted for its community-focused atmosphere, benefiting from a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and active parental involvement. With its location in the growing community of Crestwood, Locust Grove Elementary provides a safe and engaging setting that encourages students to excel both academically and socially. By prioritizing innovative teaching methods and a nurturing culture, the school continues to be a staple in the local area for families seeking a high-quality primary education.

594

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	29
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	4

White
493 (83.0%)
Two or More
41 (6.9%)
Hispanic
29 (4.9%)
Black
17 (2.9%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oldham County
Phone:	(502)222-3521
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 105