The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Math. The lowest is 53% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Robert B. Turner Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Lawrenceburg, the county seat of Anderson County. It is part of the Anderson County school district. The school sits on a separate campus outside the downtown core, which is typical for this small Kentucky county-seat town where the courthouse square anchors civic life and schools occupy their own parcels.
On state assessments for the most recent year, the school posted strong results in mathematics, with the share of students scoring proficient or above at a solid level across third, fourth, and fifth grades. Reading results were somewhat mixed: fourth grade showed a higher proficiency rate, while third grade was notably softer. Science proficiency for fourth graders was lower, and social studies for fifth graders was also below the school’s own math performance. A parent looking at these results may want to talk with the school about the approach to early literacy and content-area instruction for younger students, as well as how the school supports science and social studies learning across the elementary years. Because Anderson County is the only school district in the county, the state assessment data cannot be compared against other local districts, so the context for these outcomes comes entirely from the school’s own internal picture.
The student body is predominantly White, with small shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A meaningful portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a significant number of families in the attendance area have moderate to lower household incomes. The broader Lawrenceburg economy is anchored by the bourbon industry: Four Roses, Wild Turkey, and the newer Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company are major local employers. The town has seen steady population growth in recent years and positions itself as a growing bourbon destination. Median household incomes in the area are close to the national median, and the unemployment rate is relatively low, reflecting the stability of the distilling and retail sectors.
Housing in the Lawrenceburg area is moderately priced, with home values above the statewide median but below the national median. Rents are relatively affordable compared to household incomes, which may be a consideration for families moving into the area. The town has a compact downtown historic district on Main Street with the courthouse, public library, and a mix of historic buildings, but street life is concentrated there rather than spread through residential neighborhoods. No public transit system was identified in available sources, so families will likely rely on personal vehicles.
The Anderson County district did not have any major parent-relevant changes reported in public sources, so the administrative and program landscape appears stable. Robert B. Turner Elementary serves the early grades only, so there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer advanced coursework typical of high schools. The school’s mission and specific programs are not detailed in available data, so a family seeking a deeper understanding of its curriculum, enrichment, or support services would want to contact the school directly.
This school fits a family looking for a solid academic foundation in a small Kentucky county-seat community with a strong local economy and moderate cost of living. The math results are a clear strength, while the literacy and content-area scores suggest there may be room for growth, especially for younger students. Families who value a traditional public elementary with a predominantly homogenous student body and who are comfortable with a car-dependent, bourbon-industry town will find this school worth a closer look.
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