Rosa Parks Elementary School

1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
706 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosa Parks Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#13 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rosa Parks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosa Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosa Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rosa Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
24%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
62%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Rosa Parks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosa Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosa Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosa Parks Elementary School's ranking?
Rosa Parks Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
706 students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rosa Parks Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary School offer ?
Rosa Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosa Parks Elementary School part of?
Rosa Parks Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rosa Parks Elementary School located?
Rosa Parks Elementary School is located in the Beaumont Residential neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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