Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardinal Valley Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Valley Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
73%
10%

Black
14%
11%

White
9%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School is ranked #1187 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Cardinal Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cassidy Elementary School, Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Julius Marks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
615 students attend Cardinal Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cardinal Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Valley Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Valley Elementary School located?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School is located in the Cardinal Valley neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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