Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy serves 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
78%
11%
White
4%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
106 students attend Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy offer ?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy part of?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy located?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastside.
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