Serving 643 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 17% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cardinal Valley Elementary School serves the west part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Valley Elementary School's student population of 643 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Valley Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
77%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,250 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?
17% 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?
643 students attend Cardinal Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cardinal Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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