Elementary Schools in Fayette County


Summary:

The Fayette County school district in Kentucky is home to 39 elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. This diverse district features a range of school performance, with several standout institutions ranking among the best in the state. Rosa Parks Elementary School, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary, and Clays Mill Elementary School are all ranked in the top 15 elementary schools in Kentucky, with exceptional math and reading proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Schools with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Cardinal Valley Elementary, Tates Creek Elementary, and Booker T. Washington Elementary, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates. This suggests a correlation between socioeconomic factors and student achievement. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as evidenced by the high-spending but low-performing schools in the district.

The data also highlights the success of specialized programs, such as the magnet schools Maxwell Spanish Immersion and Rise STEM Academy, which are among the top-performing elementary schools in Fayette County. This suggests that innovative educational approaches and school choice can have a positive impact on student learning.

District Detail

 450 Park Place
Lexington, KY 40511

 (859) 381-4100

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 159 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 41
Middle Schools: 12
High Schools: 20
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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