Russell Cave Elementary School

Summary:

Russell Cave Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 240 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.2 to 10.1 students per teacher, Russell Cave Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Kentucky elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 533 and 679 out of 684-719 schools over the past 10 years. The school's student proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages, with only 10% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 46% in the district and 43% statewide.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Fayette County district, such as Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Russell Cave Elementary consistently underperforms on key metrics like student proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school's persistent academic struggles suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address the root causes of the challenges faced by its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3375 Russell Cave Rd
       Lexington, KY  40511-4050


(859) 381-3571

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
678th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,217 Help


Students who attend Russell Cave Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Winburn Middle School
High:    Bryan Station High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.0%
African American:
16.8%
White:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Russell Cave Elementary School ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72%), African American (16.8%), White (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell Cave Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 9th best among 38 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell Cave Elementary School is $23,217, which is the 5th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell Cave Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell Cave Elementary School 678th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Russell Cave 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 Russell Cave Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.09 598th 638 6.3%
2008 22.99 540th 651 17.1%
2009 16.96 579th 658 12.0%
2010 32.52 522nd 683 23.6%
2011 36.82 483rd 688 29.8%
2012 20.62 629th 713 11.8%
2013 12.80 679th 719 5.6%
2014 8.56 679th 705 3.7%
2015 9.96 673rd 698 3.6%
2016 16.67 624th 690 9.6%
2017 10.48 658th 694 5.2%
2018 8.17 666th 691 3.6%
2019 7.22 667th 700 4.7%
2022 24.20 533rd 684 22.1%
2023 10.11 645th 687 6.1%
2024 3.21 678th 685 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 67th 81 17.3%
2019 16.81 94th 96 2.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.04 499th 667 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.00 650th 663 2.0%
2019 4.81 661st 671 1.5%
2022 29.90 469th 641 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.38 617th 665 7.2%
2019 14.31 618th 676 8.6%
2022 20.03 552nd 657 16.0%
2023 7.98 634th 652 2.8%
2024 3.92 648th 652 0.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russell Cave Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.89 146th 153 4.6%
2019 22.59 138th 152 9.2%
2022 34.99 77th 114 32.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Russell Cave Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 118 123 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1989 124 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 124 132 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 120 92 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 110 103 0 1 0 n/a n/a 18 232
1993 97 105 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 91 98 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 64 96 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 64 96 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 73 97 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 107 118 2 34 0 n/a n/a 1 262
1999 108 125 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 111 134 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 114 121 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 94 71 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 94 71 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 74 82 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 67 79 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 62 75 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 40 70 0 125 0 n/a n/a 6 241
2008 42 50 0 121 0 n/a n/a 7 220
2009 53 44 0 168 0 n/a n/a 13 278
2010 59 43 0 184 0 n/a n/a 15 301
2011 49 43 0 233 0 0 10 0 335
2012 40 36 0 249 0 0 8 0 333
2013 23 27 0 227 0 0 8 0 285
2014 28 22 0 249 0 0 8 0 307
2015 39 20 0 242 0 0 3 0 304
2016 36 19 0 252 0 0 2 0 309
2017 40 19 0 216 0 0 4 0 279
2018 34 14 1 199 0 0 4 0 252
2019 39 37 0 198 0 0 4 0 278
2020 38 48 0 202 0 0 1 0 289
2021 32 42 1 187 0 0 3 0 265
2022 25 31 1 173 2 0 1 0 233
2023 26 29 1 182 0 0 2 0 240
2024 26 45 1 193 0 0 3 0 268

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 Russell Cave Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 17.7 13.6 n/a
1989 237 18.2 13.0 n/a
1990 256 18.9 13.5 n/a
1991 212 15.9 13.3 n/a
1992 232 15.9 14.5 n/a
1993 203 14.7 13.8 n/a
1994 190 15.0 12.7 n/a
1995 165 16.3 10.1 n/a
1996 165 16.3 10.1 n/a
1997 188 15.8 11.9 68.6
1998 262 17.5 15.0 63.6
1999 277 15.7 18.0 62.8
2000 309 20.3 15.7 77.3
2001 290 16.9 17.8 81.7
2002 247 23.7 10.4 98.8
2003 247 23.7 10.4 98.8
2004 242 23.4 10.3 n/a
2005 257 24.1 10.7 n/a
2006 269 25.4 10.6 98.5
2007 241 27.0 8.9 91.5
2008 220 24.0 9.2 89.7
2009 278 28.5 9.8 92.1
2010 301 27.0 11.1 93
2011 335 30.4 11.0 95.2
2012 333 33.1 10.0 90.1
2013 285 29.9 9.5 83.5
2014 307 27.1 11.2 92.2
2015 304 28.0 10.8 82.6
2016 309 28.0 11.0 79.6
2017 279 26.2 10.6 87.5
2018 252 26.5 9.5 91.3
2019 278 24.2 11.4 63.3
2020 289 24.5 11.7 77.5
2021 265 26.1 10.1 84.9
2022 233 24.9 9.3 77.7
2023 240 26.0 9.2 72.5
2024 268 26.0 10.3 76.5

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 Russell Cave Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 17.7 13.6 n/a
1989 237 18.2 13.0 n/a
1990 256 18.9 13.5 n/a
1991 212 15.9 13.3 n/a
1992 232 15.9 14.5 n/a
1993 203 14.7 13.8 n/a
1994 190 15.0 12.7 n/a
1995 165 16.3 10.1 n/a
1996 165 16.3 10.1 n/a
1997 188 15.8 11.9 68.6
1998 262 17.5 15.0 63.6
1999 277 15.7 18.0 62.8
2000 309 20.3 15.7 77.3
2001 290 16.9 17.8 81.7
2002 247 23.7 10.4 98.8
2003 247 23.7 10.4 98.8
2004 242 23.4 10.3 n/a
2005 257 24.1 10.7 n/a
2006 269 25.4 10.6 98.5
2007 241 27.0 8.9 91.5
2008 220 24.0 9.2 89.7
2009 278 28.5 9.8 92.1
2010 301 27.0 11.1 93
2011 335 30.4 11.0 95.2
2012 333 33.1 10.0 90.1
2013 285 29.9 9.5 83.5
2014 307 27.1 11.2 92.2
2015 304 28.0 10.8 82.6
2016 309 28.0 11.0 79.6
2017 279 26.2 10.6 87.5
2018 252 26.5 9.5 91.3
2019 278 24.2 11.4 63.3
2020 289 24.5 11.7 77.5
2021 265 26.1 10.1 84.9
2022 233 24.9 9.3 77.7
2023 240 26.0 9.2 72.5
2024 268 26.0 10.3 76.5

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 Russell Cave 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 $1,071 (5.4%) $267 (1.3%) $1,338 (6.8%) $14,779 (74.6%) $1,998 (10.1%) $16,776 (84.7%) $19,810
2019 $1,003 (5.7%) $190 (1.1%) $1,190 (6.8%) $12,896 (73.9%) $1,785 (10.2%) $14,680 (84.1%) $17,448
2020 $1,116 (5.8%) $131 (0.7%) $1,247 (6.4%) $14,054 (72.6%) $1,772 (9.2%) $15,826 (81.7%) $19,364
2021 $1,429 (6.7%) $398 (1.9%) $1,826 (8.6%) $15,129 (71.4%) $1,524 (7.2%) $16,512 (78.0%) $21,175
2022 $1,746 (7.5%) $617 (2.7%) $2,363 (10.2%) $16,250 (70.0%) $2,499 (10.8%) $18,749 (80.8%) $23,217

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell Cave Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 667th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 645th of 687 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students278240
 13.7%
African American3729
 21.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic198182
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3926
 33.3%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%72.5%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Russell Cave Elementary School

Russell Cave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Russell Cave Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Russell Cave Elementary School.

Students who attend Russell Cave Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Winburn Middle School
High : Bryan Station High School


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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.

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