George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Summary:

George Washington Carver STEM Academy is a public magnet elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 100 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

While George Washington Carver STEM Academy has lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading compared to the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages, the school's performance for African American students is relatively stronger, with a 3-star rating and a rank of 45 out of 140 Kentucky elementary schools serving this subgroup. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Glendover Elementary (41.67%) and Cassidy Elementary (28.13%). However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, with 6.8 students per teacher.

Nearby schools, such as Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary, have significantly higher student performance in mathematics and reading compared to George Washington Carver STEM Academy. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at George Washington Carver STEM Academy may be a contributing factor to the lower student performance, but the school's focus on STEM education and its status as a magnet school may also attract a different student population. The school's strong performance for African American students suggests that it may have effective strategies or programs in place that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for the broader student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 123 E Sixth St
       Lexington, KY  40508


(859) 381-4670

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.0%
Two or more races:
12.0%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details George Washington Carver STEM Academy ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington Carver STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Carver STEM Academy 395th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See George Washington Carver STEM Academy 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 George Washington Carver STEM Academy

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.69 395th 685 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.86 421st 665 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.24 403rd 652 38.2%
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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.21 45th 140 67.9%
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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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Enrollment information for George Washington Carver STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 4 83 2 1 0 1 15 0 106
2023 3 83 1 1 0 0 12 0 100

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 George Washington Carver STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 106 9.9 10.7 64.2
2023 100 14.6 6.8 69

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 George Washington Carver STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 106 9.9 10.7 64.2
2023 100 14.6 6.8 69

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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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Carver STEM Academy

George Washington Carver STEM Academy ranks 395th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at George Washington Carver STEM Academy are 83% African American, 12% Two or more races, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended George Washington Carver STEM Academy.


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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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