CARDINAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cardinal Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 632 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Cardinal Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cardinal Valley Elementary School, located on Mandalay Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of its surrounding neighborhood within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cardinal Valley is known for its strong sense of community engagement and its dedication to providing equitable opportunities for all learners. The school frequently implements initiatives designed to support families and encourage parent involvement, recognizing that a collaborative relationship between home and school is essential for student success. Through its staff’s focus on personalized instruction and a welcoming campus culture, the school strives to prepare its young scholars for long-term academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Cardinal Valley Elementary School at (859) 381-3340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

218 Mandalay Rd
Lexington, KY 40504-1333
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CARDINAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, KY with about 632 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Fayette County
Total Students:
632
Teachers:
48.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 632 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARDINAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.1%
Black or African American
11.9%
White
11.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.