Is Wellington Elementary a good school?

Yes! Wellington Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33 rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Wellington Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Wellington Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wellington Elementary?

Students at Wellington Elementary are 56% White, 20% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wellington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wellington Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Jessie M Clark Middle School High : Lafayette High School

Wellington Elementary

Summary:

Wellington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 606 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wellington Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 33 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics (70-78% vs. 46-47% and 41-43%), reading (63-78% vs. 51-52% and 46-50%), science (55% vs. 36% and 34%), and other subjects. Wellington Elementary has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Wellington Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Clays Mill Elementary and Rosa Parks Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky. Wellington Elementary has a relatively lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (31.99-39.48%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Lansdowne Elementary (75.81%) and Southern Elementary (60.84%), suggesting a more diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3280 Keithshire Way
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 381-3000

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Wellington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jessie M Clark Middle School
High:	Lafayette High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

Asian:

20.1%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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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.

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Wellington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellington Elementary 33^rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Wellington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2012	82.81	64^th	713	91.0%
2013	88.57	38^th	719	94.7%
2014	86.09	46^th	705	93.5%
2015	87.23	41^st	698	94.1%
2016	83.14	65^th	690	90.6%
2017	85.96	50^th	694	92.8%
2018	91.26	23^rd	691	96.7%
2019	83.99	55^th	700	92.1%
2021	84.00	37^th	517	92.8%
2022	83.04	69^th	684	89.9%
2023	87.64	52^nd	687	92.4%
2024	90.11	33^rd	685	95.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	97.02	1^st	59	98.3%
2019	88.53	3^rd	58	94.8%
2023	80.86	3^rd	43	93.0%
2024	72.98	5^th	53	90.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.88	9^th	81	88.9%
2019	54.43	37^th	96	61.5%
2022	72.58	6^th	40	85.0%
2023	82.99	4^th	65	93.8%
2024	90.13	7^th	64	89.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	84.54	52^nd	661	92.1%
2023	37.51	153^rd	257	40.5%
2024	48.41	125^th	279	55.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	86.93	29^th	631	95.4%
2019	83.50	46^th	664	93.1%
2021	64.92	80^th	275	70.9%
2022	77.14	66^th	667	90.1%
2023	87.00	33^rd	670	95.1%
2024	85.13	47^th	665	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.12	25^th	663	96.2%
2019	85.12	38^th	671	94.3%
2021	82.95	20^th	312	93.6%
2022	83.70	48^th	641	92.5%
2023	90.41	23^rd	639	96.4%
2024	88.45	32^nd	644	95.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.03	186^th	445	58.2%
2019	57.46	154^th	474	67.5%
2022	56.32	71^st	206	65.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.80	25^th	665	96.2%
2019	79.28	79^th	676	88.3%
2021	75.83	45^th	325	86.2%
2022	73.03	113^th	657	82.8%
2023	77.70	87^th	652	86.7%
2024	88.99	35^th	652	94.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.83	13^th	22	40.9%
2019	52.45	10^th	23	56.5%
2022	54.27	10^th	19	47.4%
2023	71.61	6^th	23	73.9%
2024	62.82	8^th	25	68.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.35	7^th	185	96.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	97.77	1^st	153	99.3%
2022	63.81	26^th	114	77.2%
2024	83.14	10^th	135	92.6%

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Rank History for White students at Wellington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	91.17	27^th	593	95.4%
2019	84.65	51^st	592	91.4%
2021	73.97	58^th	337	82.8%
2022	74.92	111^th	656	83.1%
2023	77.66	101^st	658	84.7%
2024	88.15	39^th	659	94.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	467	60	58	40	2	0	26	653
2013	515	62	65	46	0	0	24	712
2014	498	58	73	54	0	0	30	713
2015	495	51	91	49	1	0	30	717
2016	482	52	97	57	3	0	36	727
2017	503	45	78	53	2	0	47	728
2018	489	41	90	53	2	0	61	736
2019	482	44	108	57	2	0	65	758
2020	470	43	129	61	2	0	57	762
2021	384	27	112	47	2	0	46	618
2022	369	43	113	43	2	2	50	622
2023	342	43	122	42	1	0	56	606

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 Wellington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	653	41.0	15.9	32.6
2013	712	45.0	15.8	36.1
2014	713	44.5	15.9	23.7
2015	717	49.0	14.6	34.4
2016	727	48.0	15.1	38.4
2017	728	47.3	15.3	35.9
2018	736	48.4	15.2	36.7
2019	758	48.8	15.5	35.9
2020	762	46.8	16.2	33.6
2021	618	44.8	13.7	39.5
2022	622	44.7	13.9	32
2023	606	44.6	13.5	37.3

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 Wellington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	653	41.0	15.9	32.6
2013	712	45.0	15.8	36.1
2014	713	44.5	15.9	23.7
2015	717	49.0	14.6	34.4
2016	727	48.0	15.1	38.4
2017	728	47.3	15.3	35.9
2018	736	48.4	15.2	36.7
2019	758	48.8	15.5	35.9
2020	762	46.8	16.2	33.6
2021	618	44.8	13.7	39.5
2022	622	44.7	13.9	32
2023	606	44.6	13.5	37.3

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 Wellington 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	$890 (6.2%)	$99 (0.7%)	$989 (6.9%)	$9,963 (69.9%)	$1,751 (12.3%)	$11,713 (82.2%)	$14,248
2019	$836 (6.1%)	$104 (0.8%)	$938 (6.8%)	$9,682 (70.6%)	$1,623 (11.8%)	$11,304 (82.5%)	$13,707
2020	$808 (5.5%)	$89 (0.6%)	$897 (6.1%)	$10,077 (68.4%)	$1,577 (10.7%)	$11,654 (79.1%)	$14,725
2021	$1,374 (8.6%)	$402 (2.5%)	$1,776 (11.1%)	$11,644 (72.5%)	$1,494 (9.3%)	$12,997 (80.9%)	$16,058
2022	$1,794 (9.9%)	$429 (2.4%)	$2,226 (12.3%)	$11,699 (64.7%)	$2,173 (12.0%)	$13,868 (76.7%)	$18,071

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 687 Elementary schools	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	758	606	20.1%
African American	44	43	2.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	108	122	13%
Hispanic	57	42	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	482	342	29%
Two or More Races	65	56	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.9%	37.3%	1.4%

Schools Near Wellington 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
Wellington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3280 Keithshire Way	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3000	606	45	13.5	37.3%	342 (56.4%)	43 (7.1%)	42 (6.9%)	122 (20.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.2%)	90.1	33^rd of 685 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.6	52^nd of 687 public elementary schools	92.4%	19	70.0	78.0	71.0	74.0	78.0	63.0	55.0	57.0	56.0	63.0	$18,071	$1,794	$429	$2,226	$11,699	$2,173	$13,868
Stonewall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Cornwall Dr	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3079	655	49	13.4	30.4%	492 (75.1%)	34 (5.2%)	54 (8.2%)	29 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.0%)	80.9	89^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.0%		68.8	167^th of 687 public elementary schools	75.7%	78	62.0	57.0	56.0	72.0	65.0	66.0	52.0	42.0	58.0	58.0	$17,632	$1,011	$373	$1,384	$12,238	$2,126	$14,364
Clays Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	2319 Clays Mill Rd	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3355	517	39	13.2	29.4%	402 (77.8%)	19 (3.7%)	35 (6.8%)	12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.5%)	93.2	15^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.8%		89	43^rd of 687 public elementary schools	93.7%	28	77.0	65.0	66.0	83.0	77.0	81.0	72.0	59.0	74.0	61.0	$19,829	$1,664	$402	$2,065	$13,603	$2,163	$15,765
Lansdowne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	336 Redding Rd	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3500	558	51	10.9	75.8%	208 (37.3%)	184 (33.0%)	86 (15.4%)	31 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.6%)	19.1	577^th of 685 public elementary schools	15.8%		19.1	576^th of 687 public elementary schools	16.2%	1	25.0	30.0	27.0	30.0	39.0	33.0	21.0	26.0	32.0	28.0	$19,550	$1,782	$443	$2,226	$13,018	$2,326	$15,345
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Wilson Downing Rd	Lexington	40517	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3589	526	41	12.9	60.8%	195 (37.1%)	154 (29.3%)	88 (16.7%)	25 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	61 (11.6%)	28.1	514^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.0%		29.1	497^th of 687 public elementary schools	27.7%	17	20.0	40.0	24.0	39.0	44.0	34.0	30.0	30.0	31.0	43.0	$20,339	$1,762	$382	$2,144	$13,940	$2,215	$16,155
Garden Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	2151 Garden Springs Dr	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3388	409	34	12.1	40.3%	262 (64.1%)	39 (9.5%)	75 (18.3%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	65.2	213^th of 685 public elementary schools	68.9%		41.5	400^th of 687 public elementary schools	41.8%	187	55.0	49.0	47.0	58.0	58.0	57.0	42.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	$21,085	$1,580	$428	$2,008	$14,888	$2,209	$17,096
Rosa Parks Elementary School	Public	K-5	1251 Beaumont Centre Lane	Lexington	40513	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3132	706	43	16.3	15.0%	439 (62.2%)	33 (4.7%)	42 (5.9%)	167 (23.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	93.7	14^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.0%		91.9	28^th of 687 public elementary schools	95.9%	14	78.0	79.0	71.0	80.0	80.0	71.0	59.0	61.0	65.0	63.0	$18,251	$1,878	$496	$2,374	$11,887	$2,107	$13,994
Glendover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Glendover Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3403	456	42	10.9	41.7%	245 (53.7%)	44 (9.6%)	96 (21.1%)	37 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.0%)	71.9	145^th of 685 public elementary schools	78.8%		74.4	119^th of 687 public elementary schools	82.7%	26	70.0	69.0	56.0	72.0	67.0	46.0	48.0	22.0	48.0	51.0	$20,396	$1,313	$437	$1,750	$14,410	$2,188	$16,598
Picadome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1642 Harrodsburg Rd	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3563	430	36	11.9	56.3%	218 (50.7%)	131 (30.5%)	36 (8.4%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	34	463^rd of 685 public elementary schools	32.4%		40.9	407^th of 687 public elementary schools	40.8%	56	37.0	28.0	38.0	50.0	43.0	42.0	15.0	32.0	40.0	38.0	$20,542	$1,864	$550	$2,424	$13,629	$2,365	$15,984
Julius Marks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3277 Pepperhill Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3470	480	40	12.1	63.8%	212 (44.2%)	135 (28.1%)	67 (14.0%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (11.5%)	26.7	525^th of 685 public elementary schools	23.4%		37.7	433^rd of 687 public elementary schools	37.0%	92	46.0	27.0	24.0	43.0	30.0	39.0	17.0	44.0	21.0	34.0	$20,079	$1,518	$473	$1,991	$13,887	$2,317	$16,204

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