Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Summary:

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 533 students in grades K-5. This school consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 12th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary outperforms the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76% of 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in mathematics, compared to 47% for Fayette County and 41% for the state. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, with high rankings among Kentucky elementary schools for female, male, Asian, African American, and white students, as well as for special education and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fayette County School District, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, consistently outperforming other schools like Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Yates Elementary School, and Tates Creek Elementary School across all subject areas and grade levels. This success is not solely dependent on the socioeconomic status of its student population, as the school maintains high performance despite having a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public K-5

930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509-2430

(859) 381-4955

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Athens-Chilesburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
High:	Henry Clay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 533

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Asian:

12.9%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens-Chilesburg Elementary 12^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Athens-Chilesburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fayette County:

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

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Rank History for all students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	68.91	178^th	638	72.1%
2008	77.24	112^th	651	82.8%
2009	88.59	40^th	658	93.9%
2010	82.30	71^st	683	89.6%
2011	84.59	68^th	688	90.1%
2012	89.61	30^th	713	95.8%
2013	87.45	44^th	719	93.9%
2014	90.59	22^nd	705	96.9%
2015	87.73	39^th	698	94.4%
2016	82.20	71^st	690	89.7%
2017	82.84	73^rd	694	89.5%
2018	91.77	20^th	691	97.1%
2019	91.43	18^th	700	97.4%
2021	94.12	13^th	517	97.5%
2022	95.23	12^th	684	98.2%
2023	96.02	9^th	687	98.7%
2024	94.15	12^th	685	98.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.06	20^th	661	97.0%
2023	77.46	38^th	257	85.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	73.44	104^th	631	83.5%
2019	81.33	55^th	664	91.7%
2022	78.20	63^rd	667	90.6%
2023	68.58	129^th	670	80.7%
2024	79.41	81^st	665	87.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.87	23^rd	663	96.5%
2019	92.26	8^th	671	98.8%
2021	92.27	4^th	312	98.7%
2022	94.86	9^th	641	98.6%
2023	96.30	5^th	639	99.2%
2024	89.95	26^th	644	96.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.50	26^th	665	96.1%
2019	87.56	31^st	676	95.4%
2021	90.03	12^th	325	96.3%
2022	91.07	22^nd	657	96.7%
2023	92.66	18^th	652	97.2%
2024	95.78	8^th	652	98.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	52.95	12^th	22	45.5%
2019	73.44	8^th	23	65.2%
2022	73.64	6^th	19	68.4%
2024	47.81	15^th	25	40.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.60	5^th	184	97.3%
2019	81.94	18^th	185	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	92.70	19^th	593	96.8%
2019	93.61	13^th	592	97.8%
2021	93.09	9^th	337	97.3%
2022	94.98	11^th	656	98.3%
2023	94.92	10^th	658	98.5%
2024	95.58	8^th	659	98.8%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	459	69	41	13	1	n/a	n/a	12	595
2008	509	85	42	12	0	n/a	n/a	16	664
2009	502	71	54	12	0	n/a	n/a	25	664
2010	526	71	63	7	3	n/a	n/a	22	692
2011	567	77	58	14	1	0	22	0	739
2012	570	76	45	22	0	1	32	0	746
2013	565	79	58	28	0	0	32	0	762
2014	582	78	57	22	0	0	28	0	767
2015	568	78	50	23	1	0	25	0	745
2016	560	89	60	26	2	1	28	0	766
2017	595	79	76	34	1	1	27	0	813
2018	572	77	72	32	3	0	36	0	792
2019	563	66	91	31	4	0	40	0	795
2020	486	22	71	24	4	0	28	0	635
2021	416	25	59	22	2	0	19	0	543
2022	401	29	69	26	1	0	21	0	547
2023	379	30	69	31	0	0	24	0	533

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	595	38.0	15.7	22.1
2008	664	42.7	15.6	21.1
2009	664	42.2	15.7	20.3
2010	692	39.4	17.5	17
2011	739	47.6	15.5	17.7
2012	746	49.1	15.1	16.1
2013	762	51.4	14.8	17.2
2014	767	47.6	16.0	18.1
2015	745	50.0	14.9	20.1
2016	766	46.0	16.6	24.2
2017	813	48.4	16.7	22
2018	792	48.6	16.2	19.8
2019	795	47.5	16.7	18.4
2020	635	41.4	15.3	10.7
2021	543	37.1	14.6	13.8
2022	547	39.7	13.7	14.1
2023	533	37.0	14.4	16.7

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 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	595	38.0	15.7	22.1
2008	664	42.7	15.6	21.1
2009	664	42.2	15.7	20.3
2010	692	39.4	17.5	17
2011	739	47.6	15.5	17.7
2012	746	49.1	15.1	16.1
2013	762	51.4	14.8	17.2
2014	767	47.6	16.0	18.1
2015	745	50.0	14.9	20.1
2016	766	46.0	16.6	24.2
2017	813	48.4	16.7	22
2018	792	48.6	16.2	19.8
2019	795	47.5	16.7	18.4
2020	635	41.4	15.3	10.7
2021	543	37.1	14.6	13.8
2022	547	39.7	13.7	14.1
2023	533	37.0	14.4	16.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$508 (3.7%)	$99 (0.7%)	$607 (4.4%)	$9,906 (71.8%)	$1,761 (12.8%)	$11,667 (84.5%)	$13,806
2019	$465 (3.4%)	$104 (0.8%)	$567 (4.1%)	$10,130 (73.4%)	$1,646 (11.9%)	$11,775 (85.3%)	$13,802
2020	$520 (3.3%)	$89 (0.6%)	$609 (3.9%)	$11,125 (71.6%)	$1,636 (10.5%)	$12,762 (82.1%)	$15,543
2021	$901 (5.6%)	$397 (2.5%)	$1,299 (8.0%)	$11,987 (74.2%)	$1,646 (10.2%)	$13,492 (83.6%)	$16,146
2022	$1,241 (6.6%)	$419 (2.2%)	$12,660 (67.4%)	$12,901 (68.7%)	$2,238 (11.9%)	$15,139 (80.6%)	$18,781

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 687 Elementary schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	533	33%
African American	66	30	54.5%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	91	69	24.2%
Hispanic	31	31
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	563	379	32.7%
Two or More Races	40	24	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.4%	16.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary	Public	K-5	930 Jouett Creek Dr	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4955	533	37	14.4	16.7%	379 (71.1%)	30 (5.6%)	31 (5.8%)	69 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	94.1	12^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.2%		96	9^th of 687 public elementary schools	98.7%	3	72.0	73.0	76.0	75.0	77.0	84.0	56.0	61.0	67.0	69.0	$18,781	$1,241	$419	$12,660	$12,901	$2,238	$15,139
Garrett Morgan Elementary	Public	K-5	1150 Passage Mound Way	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3165	756	49	15.5	32.7%	455 (60.2%)	133 (17.6%)	50 (6.6%)	70 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.2%)	79.9	93^rd of 685 public elementary schools	86.4%		76.9	102^nd of 687 public elementary schools	85.2%	9	55.0	50.0	58.0	73.0	59.0	61.0	40.0	73.0	66.0	62.0	$16,738	$811	$373	$1,184	$11,556	$2,115	$13,671
Brenda Cowan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Athens-Boonesboro Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4000	537	42	12.8	47.5%	244 (45.4%)	103 (19.2%)	52 (9.7%)	92 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.4%)	65.3	211^th of 685 public elementary schools	69.2%		75.2	114^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.4%	97	50.0	38.0	59.0	67.0	51.0	65.0	30.0	38.0	55.0	62.0	$17,583	$997	$376	$1,374	$12,158	$2,167	$14,325
Ridge Hospital Alternative Elementary	Public	K-5	3050 Rio Dosa Dr	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 269-2325	2	5	.4		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Liberty Elementary	Public	K-5	2585 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4979	722	52	13.8	37.5%	348 (48.2%)	150 (20.8%)	99 (13.7%)	55 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (9.4%)	66.8	197^th of 685 public elementary schools	71.2%		67.8	178^th of 687 public elementary schools	74.1%	19	51.0	53.0	47.0	48.0	62.0	55.0	42.0	48.0	52.0	52.0	$18,134	$1,294	$425	$1,724	$12,272	$2,141	$14,409
Squires Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3337 Squire Oak Dr.	Lexington	40515	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3002	431	34	12.8	59.9%	207 (48.0%)	93 (21.6%)	84 (19.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.2%)	73.2	134^th of 685 public elementary schools	80.4%		75.2	115^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.3%	19	67.0	73.0	56.0	60.0	66.0	49.0	51.0	47.0	39.0	47.0	$20,795	$1,793	$422	$2,215	$14,287	$2,245	$16,532
Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 St. Mathilda Dr.	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3273	509	52	9.7	77.8%	97 (19.1%)	190 (37.3%)	163 (32.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.6%)	40.6	411^th of 685 public elementary schools	40.0%		46	369^th of 687 public elementary schools	46.3%	42	36.0	36.0	49.0	44.0	48.0	47.0	21.0	51.0	30.0	36.0	$19,797	$1,821	$700	$2,521	$12,898	$2,336	$15,234
Tates Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 Centre Pkwy	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3606	642	53	12.2	70.4%	208 (32.4%)	254 (39.6%)	90 (14.0%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (10.7%)	22	559^th of 685 public elementary schools	18.4%		29.6	493^rd of 687 public elementary schools	28.2%	66	19.0	21.0	34.0	28.0	37.0	45.0	21.0	26.0	30.0	39.0	$19,515	$1,968	$483	$2,452	$12,730	$2,310	$15,039
Dixie Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1940 Eastland Pkwy	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(859) 381-3116	542	40	13.5	50.7%	255 (47.0%)	143 (26.4%)	85 (15.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.2%)	48.8	339^th of 685 public elementary schools	50.5%		55.3	285^th of 687 public elementary schools	58.5%	54	42.0	51.0	43.0	55.0	52.0	52.0	32.0	29.0	40.0	34.0	$19,502	$1,732	$394	$2,125	$13,094	$2,277	$15,371
Yates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	695 E New Circle Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3613	360	37	9.8	71.1%	102 (28.3%)	114 (31.7%)	101 (28.1%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.9%)	22.1	558^th of 685 public elementary schools	18.5%		21.9	554^th of 687 public elementary schools	19.4%	4			38.0	27.0	31.0	40.0		29.0	29.0	19.0	$21,150	$1,512	$581	$2,093	$14,664	$2,297	$16,961

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

What district is Athens-Chilesburg Elementary in?

Fayette County

What is the racial makeup of Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?

Students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary are 71% White, 13% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Athens-Chilesburg Elementary attend?

Students who attend Athens-Chilesburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
High : Henry Clay High School

How many students attend Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Athens-Chilesburg Elementary.

Is Athens-Chilesburg Elementary a good school?

Yes! Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

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