Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School

563 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a unique public magnet school within the Fayette County Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its total immersion model, where students are taught the core curriculum in Spanish from kindergarten through fifth grade. By providing an environment where Spanish is the primary medium of instruction, the school aims to help students achieve high levels of academic proficiency while developing fluency and literacy in both English and Spanish.

Beyond its focus on linguistic proficiency, Maxwell is known for its strong community culture and emphasis on global citizenship. The school draws students from across the district, fostering a diverse learning environment that encourages cultural awareness and academic rigor. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Maxwell prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, equipping them with the cognitive benefits of bilingualism and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives.

563

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	123
Black	73
Asian	11
Two or More	60

White
296 (52.6 %)
Hispanic
123 (21.8 %)
Black
73 (13.0 %)
Two or More
60 (10.7 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3516
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	51.3%
Male	274	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)