WILLIAM WELLS BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William Wells Brown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 345 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, William Wells Brown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

William Wells Brown Elementary, located at 555 E 5th St in Lexington, Kentucky, is a notable institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school is named in honor of William Wells Brown, a prominent 19th-century author, abolitionist, and the first African American to publish a novel, a legacy that often informs the school's focus on historical awareness, resilience, and community empowerment.

The school is recognized for its dedicated approach to meeting the unique needs of its urban student body. It utilizes a variety of specialized instructional strategies and community partnerships to support literacy, numeracy, and holistic development. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and high expectations, William Wells Brown Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a vital educational anchor for the families in the East End neighborhood of Lexington.

For more information, contact William Wells Brown Elementary at (859) 381-4990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.