Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Cave 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 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: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell Cave Elementary School serves the northern part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 58.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and some areas extending up to 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russell Cave Elementary School's student population of 294 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Russell Cave 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 Russell Cave Elementary School is 0.49, which is more 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
#1183 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
22%
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 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-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 Russell Cave Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Cave Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russell Cave Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Cave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Park Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Russell Cave Elementary School?
294 students attend Russell Cave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Russell Cave Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% 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 Russell Cave Elementary School?
Russell Cave Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Cave Elementary School offer ?
Russell Cave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Russell Cave Elementary School part of?
Russell Cave Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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