Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(859)381-3340
- Cardinal Valley Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Cardinal Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cardinal Valley Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 643 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cardinal Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cardinal Valley Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1184 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 56% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 11% |
| White | 13% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cardinal Valley Elementary School is Lexington Day Treatment (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lexington Day Treatment (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lexington Day Treatment (1.1 miles away)
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(859)246-2400 1.1 n/a n/a - Lexington Lexington Day Treatment Alternative School
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Lexington, KY 40502
(859)381-4100 1.1 6-12 41 - Lexington Sap Program Alternative School
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Lexington, KY 40507
(859)246-4305 1.1 6-12 n/a - Lexington Family Care Center Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 42 students
1.2 miles
1135 Red Mile Pl
Lexington, KY 40504
(859)218-2273 1.2 8-12 42 - Lexington Leestown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 883 students
1.2 miles
2010 Leestown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859)381-3181 1.2 6-8 883
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