Oran P Lawler Elementary School

100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oran P. Lawler Elementary School is a public school located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serving the Grayson County School District. As a primary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of core literacy and numeracy skills. The school typically serves students in the early grade levels, acting as a foundational stepping stone for children in the local community.

The school is known for its focus on creating a community-centered atmosphere, often prioritizing strong communication between educators, students, and parents to support student achievement. By providing a structured curriculum alongside various extracurricular or developmental activities, Oran P. Lawler Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades within the Grayson County system. Its location on Charlie Crain Lane places it centrally within the community, making it a key educational hub for families in the Leitchfield area.

470

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	15
Black	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
440 (93.6%)
Hispanic
15 (3.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grayson County
Phone:	(270)259-9322
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82