Cassidy Elementary School

1125 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cassidy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cassidy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Cassidy Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Cassidy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cassidy Elementary School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#105 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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49%
30%
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58%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
74%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cassidy Elementary School's ranking?
Cassidy Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Cassidy Elementary School?
641 students attend Cassidy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cassidy Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cassidy Elementary School?
Cassidy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cassidy Elementary School offer ?
Cassidy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cassidy Elementary School part of?
Cassidy Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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