George Washington Carver STEM Academy

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

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:
395^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 100

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.0%

Two or more races:

12.0%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Compare Details George Washington Carver STEM Academy ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.69. (See more...)

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George Washington Carver STEM Academy:

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.69	395^th	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	421^st	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	403^rd	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	45^th	140	67.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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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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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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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
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
Homebound Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	2	13	.1		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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
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
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
Cassidy Elementary School	Public	K-5	1125 Tates Creek Road	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3018	654	47	13.9	28.1%	474 (72.5%)	64 (9.8%)	50 (7.6%)	27 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.0%)	94.7	9^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.7%		93.1	20^th of 687 public elementary schools	97.1%	11	78.0	70.0	75.0	75.0	71.0	77.0	50.0	81.0	73.0	76.0	$17,856	$1,410	$373	$1,783	$12,014	$2,175	$14,189
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
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
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
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 George Washington Carver STEM Academy

What district is George Washington Carver STEM Academy in?

Fayette County

How many students attend George Washington Carver STEM Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of George Washington Carver STEM Academy?

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

Is George Washington Carver STEM Academy a good school?

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

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