D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Lara Kendall Elementary

📚 03 – 08 🏫 School
📍 200 College ST, Ridgely, TN 38080
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
335
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−17 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−13 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Tennessee state test (2020–21), 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
White17%17%reading -15 pts, math -17 pts15th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -5 pts, math -7 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts30th 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 200 College ST
City Ridgely
ZIP Code 38080
District 4702280
NCES School ID 470228000827
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38080

Understanding the community around Lara Kendall Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,427
Per Capita Income $21,195
Poverty Rate 27.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%
High School or Higher 74.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $90,000
Median Rent $538
Owner-Occupied 47.2%
Renter-Occupied 52.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lara Kendall Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.7%
Black 27.2%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 335
Teachers (FTE) 34.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lara Kendall Elementary?
Lara Kendall Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Lara Kendall Elementary?
Lara Kendall Elementary has 335 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Lara Kendall Elementary serve?
Lara Kendall Elementary serves grades 03 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lara Kendall Elementary receive per student?
Lara Kendall Elementary receives $14,836 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lara Kendall Elementary in 38080 ▼
Avg Home Value
$113,406
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
52.8%

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