Wellington Elementary School

3280 Keithshire Way
Lexington, KY 40503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellington 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 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wellington Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Wellington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than 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)
#46 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
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60%
30%
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60%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
18%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
7%
11%
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White
60%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Wellington Elementary School's ranking?
Wellington Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 1,230 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Wellington Elementary School?
622 students attend Wellington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wellington Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington Elementary School?
Wellington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellington Elementary School offer ?
Wellington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington Elementary School part of?
Wellington Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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