Wellington Elementary School

3280 Keithshire Way
Lexington, KY 40503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 604 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Wellington Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

Wellington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#100 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
56%
38%
63%
45%
40-44%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wellington Elementary School's ranking?
Wellington Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,267 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 Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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?
604 students attend Wellington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wellington Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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