Northern Elementary School

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northern Elementary School, located at 340 Rookwood Pkwy in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a public primary education facility within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a residential area of Lexington and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success in middle school and beyond.

As part of a diverse school district, Northern Elementary emphasizes community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by specialized programs designed to meet the varying needs of its student population. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners to be responsible and productive members of the broader Lexington community.

439

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	168
Black	145
Asian	2
Two or More	26

Hispanic
168 (38.3 %)
Black
145 (33.0 %)
White
98 (22.3 %)
Two or More
26 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)381-3541
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	48.1%
Male	228	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)