Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Summary:

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 563 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Fayette County School District.

This school consistently outperforms the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in academic proficiency, with 67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading compared to 51% in Fayette County and 47% statewide. Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary ranks in the top 10% of Kentucky elementary schools, placing 42nd out of 685 in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong for white and multi-racial students, ranking 4th and 2nd in the state, respectively, for those subgroups. However, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is lower, suggesting a need to address the unique needs of this population.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Ashland Elementary and Cassidy Elementary, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution with its unique Spanish immersion program. This success could serve as a model for other schools or districts interested in implementing similar language-focused educational approaches.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 301 Woodland Ave
       Lexington, KY  40508


(859) 381-3516

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Compare Details Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School 42nd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 95.94 6th 638 99.1%
2008 94.53 12th 651 98.2%
2009 95.11 9th 658 98.6%
2010 90.14 25th 683 96.3%
2011 85.63 54th 688 92.2%
2012 88.61 33rd 713 95.4%
2013 79.78 82nd 719 88.6%
2014 76.72 101st 705 85.7%
2015 81.65 76th 698 89.1%
2016 71.65 160th 690 76.8%
2017 66.33 195th 694 71.9%
2018 70.43 158th 691 77.1%
2019 66.80 208th 700 70.3%
2021 78.61 57th 517 89.0%
2022 73.63 123rd 684 82.0%
2023 81.17 81st 687 88.2%
2024 88.50 42nd 685 93.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.72 17th 59 71.2%
2019 90.31 2nd 58 96.6%
2022 84.40 2nd 43 95.3%
2023 90.05 2nd 43 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.45 170th 661 74.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 459th 631 27.3%
2019 30.31 519th 664 21.8%
2022 20.42 569th 667 14.7%
2023 61.37 198th 670 70.4%
2024 58.97 227th 665 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.11 147th 663 77.8%
2019 65.38 197th 671 70.6%
2021 68.31 80th 312 74.4%
2022 70.94 130th 641 79.7%
2023 75.81 92nd 639 85.6%
2024 82.33 62nd 644 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 186th 665 72.0%
2019 64.91 206th 676 69.5%
2021 72.59 60th 325 81.5%
2022 70.34 124th 657 81.1%
2023 81.36 68th 652 89.6%
2024 91.35 23rd 652 96.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.83 46th 184 75.0%
2019 57.78 64th 185 65.4%
2022 63.22 30th 118 74.6%
2023 51.20 50th 129 61.2%
2024 60.94 44th 140 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.50 30th 153 80.4%
2019 70.01 37th 152 75.7%
2022 38.33 67th 114 41.2%
2023 72.00 23rd 120 80.8%
2024 67.61 31st 135 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 57th 593 90.4%
2019 81.17 74th 592 87.5%
2021 87.63 23rd 337 93.2%
2022 92.13 20th 656 97.0%
2023 93.21 17th 658 97.4%
2024 96.16 4th 659 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Open Quote My son has already finished up Kindergarten, and we are so pleased with Maxwell. The level that these kids are learning at is outstanding, and I can't believe how much Spanish he speaks for being 6 years old. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 2, 2009

Open Quote My child goes to Maxwell, and the experience for her has been awesome. The staff and leadership are experienced and committed. The opportunity for my daughter to become fluent in two languages is a rare and special opportunity. Thanks Maxwell! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 128 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 218 114 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 178 122 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 212 58 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 267 63 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1993 273 76 21 6 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 288 97 16 9 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 288 92 18 17 3 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 288 92 18 17 3 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 299 102 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 299 105 18 21 1 n/a n/a 3 447
1999 253 74 0 25 0 n/a n/a 6 358
2000 266 70 0 28 1 n/a n/a 7 372
2001 313 85 6 36 0 n/a n/a 8 448
2002 363 80 5 40 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 363 80 5 40 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 379 90 7 43 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 396 90 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 392 96 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 325 115 11 50 0 n/a n/a 27 528
2008 309 123 14 55 0 n/a n/a 28 529
2009 271 131 17 66 1 n/a n/a 39 525
2010 268 121 20 81 1 n/a n/a 48 539
2011 256 120 16 105 1 0 28 0 526
2012 264 106 17 107 1 0 28 0 523
2013 285 91 18 106 1 0 33 0 534
2014 278 98 14 101 1 0 33 0 525
2015 274 96 14 99 1 0 39 0 523
2016 275 97 11 88 1 0 54 0 526
2017 282 99 9 97 1 0 53 0 541
2018 279 98 10 95 1 0 58 0 541
2019 273 102 10 104 1 0 62 0 552
2020 280 91 10 108 1 0 67 0 557
2021 293 99 10 115 0 0 54 0 571
2022 292 82 12 117 0 0 57 0 560
2023 296 73 11 123 0 0 60 0 563

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 25.6 14.5 n/a
1989 346 23.8 14.5 n/a
1990 318 24.8 12.8 n/a
1991 291 18.9 15.3 n/a
1992 353 23.1 15.2 n/a
1993 377 22.5 16.8 n/a
1994 411 23.5 17.5 n/a
1995 418 28.8 14.5 n/a
1996 418 28.8 14.5 n/a
1997 432 27.8 15.5 29.9
1998 447 31.6 14.1 23
1999 358 19.5 18.4 19.3
2000 372 12.8 29.1 14.5
2001 448 26.1 17.2 14.8
2002 488 31.8 15.3 18
2003 488 31.8 15.3 18
2004 519 30.3 17.1 n/a
2005 529 30.9 17.1 n/a
2006 537 29.8 18.0 12.7
2007 528 33.0 16.0 19
2008 529 36.7 14.4 19.8
2009 525 35.9 14.6 23.5
2010 539 34.4 15.6 26.3
2011 526 36.2 14.5 27.8
2012 523 36.1 14.4 24.5
2013 534 35.9 14.8 23.8
2014 525 38.5 13.6 24.4
2015 523 34.0 15.3 24.3
2016 526 33.0 15.9 24.9
2017 541 35.0 15.4 24.4
2018 541 34.0 15.9 24.4
2019 552 33.9 16.2 24.8
2020 557 34.1 16.3 23.5
2021 571 35.1 16.2 28
2022 560 34.9 16.0 23.8
2023 563 35.4 15.9 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 25.6 14.5 n/a
1989 346 23.8 14.5 n/a
1990 318 24.8 12.8 n/a
1991 291 18.9 15.3 n/a
1992 353 23.1 15.2 n/a
1993 377 22.5 16.8 n/a
1994 411 23.5 17.5 n/a
1995 418 28.8 14.5 n/a
1996 418 28.8 14.5 n/a
1997 432 27.8 15.5 29.9
1998 447 31.6 14.1 23
1999 358 19.5 18.4 19.3
2000 372 12.8 29.1 14.5
2001 448 26.1 17.2 14.8
2002 488 31.8 15.3 18
2003 488 31.8 15.3 18
2004 519 30.3 17.1 n/a
2005 529 30.9 17.1 n/a
2006 537 29.8 18.0 12.7
2007 528 33.0 16.0 19
2008 529 36.7 14.4 19.8
2009 525 35.9 14.6 23.5
2010 539 34.4 15.6 26.3
2011 526 36.2 14.5 27.8
2012 523 36.1 14.4 24.5
2013 534 35.9 14.8 23.8
2014 525 38.5 13.6 24.4
2015 523 34.0 15.3 24.3
2016 526 33.0 15.9 24.9
2017 541 35.0 15.4 24.4
2018 541 34.0 15.9 24.4
2019 552 33.9 16.2 24.8
2020 557 34.1 16.3 23.5
2021 571 35.1 16.2 28
2022 560 34.9 16.0 23.8
2023 563 35.4 15.9 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $373 (2.7%) $99 (0.7%) $472 (3.4%) $10,332 (73.7%) $1,740 (12.4%) $12,072 (86.1%) $14,013
2019 $403 (2.9%) $104 (0.8%) $505 (3.6%) $10,383 (74.9%) $1,581 (11.4%) $11,963 (86.3%) $13,855
2020 $438 (2.9%) $89 (0.6%) $527 (3.5%) $10,950 (72.0%) $1,631 (10.7%) $12,582 (82.8%) $15,201
2021 $643 (4.3%) $397 (2.7%) $1,040 (7.0%) $11,338 (76.1%) $1,433 (9.6%) $12,629 (84.8%) $14,891
2022 $1,009 (5.8%) $396 (2.3%) $1,405 (8.1%) $12,002 (68.8%) $2,162 (12.4%) $14,164 (81.2%) $17,453

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 208th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 687 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552563
 2%
African American10273
 28.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic104123
 18.3%
Pacific Islander00
White273296
 8.4%
Two or More Races6260
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%28.1%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School.

Students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School are 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 6.1% of Kentucky elementary schools.


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