Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Todd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Todd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Todd Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mary Todd 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 Mary Todd Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1052 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1

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

Hispanic
44%
10%

Black
36%
11%

White
15%
72%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Mary Todd Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Todd Elementary School is ranked #1052 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mary Todd Elementary School?
382 students attend Mary Todd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mary Todd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Todd Elementary School?
Mary Todd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Todd Elementary School offer ?
Mary Todd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Todd Elementary School part of?
Mary Todd Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Todd Elementary School located?
Mary Todd Elementary School is located in the Joyland neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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