D
Needs Improvement
46/100

James Lane Allen Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1901 Appomattox Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
410
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 35th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +2 pts, math -2 pts55th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +4 pts, math +1 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -11 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1901 Appomattox Rd
City Lexington
ZIP Code 40504
District 2101860
NCES School ID 210186000390
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40504

Understanding the community around James Lane Allen Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,500
Per Capita Income $29,040
Poverty Rate 21.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%
High School or Higher 86.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,700
Median Rent $859
Owner-Occupied 32.5%
Renter-Occupied 67.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James Lane Allen Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.6%
White 30.2%
Black 18.3%
Two or More Races 6.3%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 410
Teachers (FTE) 38.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James Lane Allen Elementary School?
James Lane Allen Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James Lane Allen Elementary School?
James Lane Allen Elementary School has 410 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does James Lane Allen Elementary School serve?
James Lane Allen Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does James Lane Allen Elementary School receive per student?
James Lane Allen Elementary School receives $17,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James Lane Allen Elementary School in 40504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$274,331
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,439
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
67.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026