Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Booker T Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 313 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.

Booker T Washington Elementary School consistently performs below the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (4th grade: 17%), Reading (3rd grade: 22%, 4th grade: 39%, 5th grade: 16%), and other subjects were significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male and African American students performing relatively better than their female and Hispanic counterparts, though all subgroups still lag behind the state and district averages. As a result, Booker T Washington Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 638-666 out of 684-700 schools in recent years.

The school's very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80-87% in recent years, is significantly higher than the Fayette County and state averages, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, at $17,685 in the 2018-2019 school year, the persistent academic underperformance may indicate that the resources are not being effectively utilized or targeted to the areas of greatest need. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach that includes targeted instructional strategies, increased support for students' socioeconomic needs, and a careful review of the school's resource allocation and spending priorities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

707 Howard Street
Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 381-3263

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
638^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Booker T Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Winburn Middle School
High:	Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.9%

African American:

39.6%

White:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.7%

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Compare Details Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.83. (See more...)

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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Booker T Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Booker T Washington Elementary School 638^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Booker T Washington Elementary School 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 Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	13.11	641^st	700	8.4%
2022	6.07	666^th	684	2.6%
2023	10.22	644^th	687	6.3%
2024	9.83	638^th	685	6.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.85	55^th	96	42.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.63	578^th	661	12.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	4.60	658^th	664	0.9%
2022	12.15	634^th	667	4.9%
2023	15.52	619^th	670	7.6%
2024	17.98	585^th	665	12.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.04	624^th	671	7.0%
2024	8.46	619^th	644	3.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	19.45	587^th	676	13.2%
2022	17.17	572^nd	657	12.9%
2023	30.67	462^nd	652	29.1%
2024	14.79	586^th	652	10.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	21.98	164^th	185	11.4%
2022	46.78	62^nd	118	47.5%
2024	23.87	117^th	140	16.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Booker T Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	51.56	73^rd	152	52.0%
2022	21.14	99^th	114	13.2%
2023	36.31	76^th	120	36.7%
2024	35.41	89^th	135	34.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	29	163	1	133	1	0	12	339
2018	35	156	2	143	1	0	16	353
2019	23	121	3	110	0	0	8	265
2020	40	130	3	115	1	0	17	306
2021	28	118	3	109	1	0	16	275
2022	29	107	4	118	2	1	21	282
2023	32	124	5	128	1	0	23	313

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

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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 Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	339	29.7	11.4	85
2018	353	26.2	13.4	88.1
2019	265	25.7	10.2	75.8
2020	306	23.9	12.8	77.8
2021	275	22.2	12.3	87.3
2022	282	25.7	10.9	80.1
2023	313	28.2	11.0	82.7

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 Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	339	29.7	11.4	85
2018	353	26.2	13.4	88.1
2019	265	25.7	10.2	75.8
2020	306	23.9	12.8	77.8
2021	275	22.2	12.3	87.3
2022	282	25.7	10.9	80.1
2023	313	28.2	11.0	82.7

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.

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Per Pupil Expenditures for Booker T Washington Elementary School

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)
2019	$1,066 (6.0%)	$226 (1.3%)	$1,289 (7.3%)	$12,980 (73.4%)	$1,798 (10.2%)	$14,777 (83.6%)	$17,685
2020	$1,152 (6.0%)	$272 (1.4%)	$1,424 (7.4%)	$13,731 (71.2%)	$1,802 (9.3%)	$15,533 (80.6%)	$19,282
2021	$908 (4.5%)	$504 (2.5%)	$1,412 (7.0%)	$14,685 (73.1%)	$1,506 (7.5%)	$16,050 (79.9%)	$20,081
2022	$1,853 (8.9%)	$472 (2.3%)	$2,325 (11.2%)	$14,169 (68.0%)	$2,225 (10.7%)	$16,394 (78.7%)	$20,833

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Booker T Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 641^st of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 644^th of 687 Elementary schools	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	313	18.1%
African American	121	124	2.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	110	128	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	32	39.1%
Two or More Races	8	23	187.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.8%	82.7%	6.9%

Schools Near Booker T Washington Elementary School

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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
Booker T Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	707 Howard Street	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3263	313	28	11.0	82.7%	32 (10.2%)	124 (39.6%)	128 (40.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	9.8	638^th of 685 public elementary schools	6.9%		10.2	644^th of 687 public elementary schools	6.3%	6		17.0		22.0	39.0	16.0	26.0	10.0	16.0	18.0	$20,833	$1,853	$472	$2,325	$14,169	$2,225	$16,394
Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	161 Bruce St	Lexington	40507	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3418	179	24	7.3	83.8%	35 (19.6%)	98 (54.7%)	34 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)								(n/a)				29.0	17.0						$30,699	$2,049	$881	$2,930	$22,946	$2,591	$25,537
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Arceme Avenue	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3030	301	30	10.1	79.4%	74 (24.6%)	66 (21.9%)	130 (43.2%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.3%)	11.2	624^th of 685 public elementary schools	8.9%		9.8	646^th of 687 public elementary schools	6.0%	22	12.0	10.0		23.0	16.0			41.0	9.0		$23,608	$2,179	$583	$2,761	$16,500	$2,298	$18,799
Meadowthorpe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 N. Forbes Rd	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3521	480	37	13.0	48.8%	211 (44.0%)	114 (23.8%)	69 (14.4%)	48 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.9%)	86	56^th of 685 public elementary schools	91.8%		85.8	59^th of 687 public elementary schools	91.4%	3	70.0	72.0	64.0	65.0	67.0	66.0	47.0	65.0	56.0	55.0	$19,415	$1,424	$531	$1,956	$13,364	$2,212	$15,576
William Wells Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	555 E 5th St	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-4990	308	31	9.9	86.0%	33 (10.7%)	202 (65.6%)	43 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	36.3	449^th of 685 public elementary schools	34.5%		20.7	565^th of 687 public elementary schools	17.8%	116		49.0	29.0	26.0	57.0	36.0	40.0		24.0	38.0	$28,327	$2,326	$1,340	$3,665	$19,889	$2,569	$22,459
Northern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Rookwood Pkwy	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3541	439	40	10.8	71.1%	98 (22.3%)	145 (33.0%)	168 (38.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	11	627^th of 685 public elementary schools	8.5%		21.3	560^th of 687 public elementary schools	18.5%	67	28.0	18.0	20.0	29.0	32.0	26.0		21.0	15.0	23.0	$20,886	$1,968	$579	$2,556	$13,982	$2,296	$16,269
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	301 Woodland Ave	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3516	563	35	15.9	28.1%	296 (52.6%)	73 (13.0%)	123 (21.8%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.7%)	88.5	42^nd of 685 public elementary schools	93.9%		81.2	81^st of 687 public elementary schools	88.2%	39	60.0	71.0	57.0	67.0	81.0	63.0	64.0	63.0	54.0	67.0	$17,453	$1,009	$396	$1,405	$12,002	$2,162	$14,164
Coventry Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2441 Huntly Place	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3195	674	56	12.0	59.5%	163 (24.2%)	211 (31.3%)	250 (37.1%)	15 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	32 (4.7%)	13	614^th of 685 public elementary schools	10.4%		11.9	635^th of 687 public elementary schools	7.6%	21	30.0	19.0	27.0	31.0	26.0	32.0	11.0	25.0	22.0	20.0	$18,588	$1,584	$536	$2,126	$12,241	$2,220	$14,455
George Washington Carver STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	123 E Sixth St	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-4670	100	15	6.8	69.0%	3 (3.0%)	83 (83.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.0%)	42.7	395^th of 685 public elementary schools	42.3%					(n/a)	38.0	41.0		41.0	52.0
Ashland Elementary School	Public	K-5	195 N Ashland Ave	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 381-3243	249	25	10.1	45.8%	148 (59.4%)	55 (22.1%)	22 (8.8%)	9 (3.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	85.7	59^th of 685 public elementary schools	91.4%		86.7	55^th of 687 public elementary schools	92.0%	4	58.0	60.0	70.0	60.0	68.0	71.0	66.0	44.0	68.0	67.0	$23,143	$1,671	$502	$2,225	$16,453	$2,328	$18,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Booker T Washington Elementary School

Is Booker T Washington Elementary School a good school?

Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Kentucky elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Booker T Washington Elementary School?

Students at Booker T Washington Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 40% African American, 10% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Booker T Washington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Booker T Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Winburn Middle School
High : Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

How many students attend Booker T Washington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Booker T Washington Elementary School.

What district is Booker T Washington Elementary School in?

Fayette County

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