Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellington Elementary serves the southwest part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wellington Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wellington Way
School Rankings
Wellington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#76 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington Elementary School's ranking?
Wellington Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Wellington Elementary School often compared to?
Wellington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonewall Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wellington Elementary School?
608 students attend Wellington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wellington Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington Elementary School?
Wellington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellington Elementary School offer ?
Wellington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wellington Elementary School part of?
Wellington Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Reviews
Review Wellington Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
