LOCUST GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Locust Grove Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oldham County school district, located in Crestwood, KY with about 759 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Locust Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Locust Grove Elementary School at (502) 222-3521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 222-3521
LOCUST GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Crestwood, KY with about 759 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Oldham County
- Total Students:
- 759
- Teachers:
- 45.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 759 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOCUST GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.