Russell Cave Elementary School
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Russell Cave Elementary School, located at 3375 Russell Cave Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a diverse and inclusive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by bridging the gap between foundational literacy and numeracy and the critical thinking skills required in an evolving educational landscape.
Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Russell Cave Elementary plays an active role in the local Lexington community, often prioritizing family engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment is structured to encourage parent involvement, ensuring that the community surrounding Russell Cave Road remains connected to the educational progress of its students. With a dedication to equity and student achievement, the school provides a neighborhood-centered approach to education, striving to equip each child with the tools necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Russell Cave Elementary plays an active role in the local Lexington community, often prioritizing family engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school environment is structured to encourage parent involvement, ensuring that the community surrounding Russell Cave Road remains connected to the educational progress of its students. With a dedication to equity and student achievement, the school provides a neighborhood-centered approach to education, striving to equip each child with the tools necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.
240
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic | 182 |
| Black | 29 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic182 (75.8 %)
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Black29 (12.1 %)
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White26 (10.8 %)
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Two or More2 (0.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
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)381-3571 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 240 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 209 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
32
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
29
Grade 5
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 42 |
| Grade 3 | 38 |
| Grade 4 | 29 |
| Grade 5 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 107 | 44.6% |
| Male | 133 | 55.4% |
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