Booker T Washington Primary Academy (Closed 2021)

707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Booker T Washington Primary Academy serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
39%
6%
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Black
(15-16)
43%
11%
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White
(15-16)
13%
78%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
3%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Booker T Washington Primary Academy?
396 students attend Booker T Washington Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Booker T Washington Primary Academy students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Primary Academy?
Booker T Washington Primary Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Primary Academy offer ?
Booker T Washington Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Booker T Washington Primary Academy part of?
Booker T Washington Primary Academy is part of Fayette County School District.

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