Garrett Morgan Elementary School
Tel:
(859) 381-4169
Garrett Morgan Elementary School serves 724 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Garrett Morgan Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Garrett Morgan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garrett Morgan Elementary School's student population of 724 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 724 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garrett Morgan Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garrett Morgan Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #193 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 17% | 10% |
| White | 63% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garrett Morgan Elementary School is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Athens-chilesburg Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Athens-chilesburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 792 students
0.9 miles
930 Jouett Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4955 0.9 K-5 792 - Lexington Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,091 student
1.9 miles
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920 1.9 6-8 1,091 - Lexington Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 705 students
2.1 miles
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979 2.1 K-5 705 - Lexington Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 5 students
2.2 miles
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325 2.2 K-5 5 - Lexington Ridge Hospital Alt. High School Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
2.2 miles
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325 2.2 6-12 21
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