Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Wells Brown 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Wells Brown Elementary serves the west part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Wells Brown Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Wells Brown 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 William Wells Brown Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1133 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
62%
11%
White
10%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Wells Brown Elementary School's ranking?
William Wells Brown Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are William Wells Brown Elementary School often compared to?
William Wells Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Trad Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend William Wells Brown Elementary School?
300 students attend William Wells Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of William Wells Brown Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Wells Brown Elementary School?
William Wells Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Wells Brown Elementary School offer ?
William Wells Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Wells Brown Elementary School part of?
William Wells Brown Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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