Arlington Elementary School

122 Arceme Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Arlington Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Arlington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Arlington Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arlington Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
8%
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Black
33%
11%
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White
27%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Arlington Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
264 students attend Arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Arlington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Elementary School part of?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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