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.
240
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Cave Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic182
Black29
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    182 (75.8 %)
  • Black
    29 (12.1 %)
  • White
    26 (10.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Russell Cave Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten32
Grade 150
Grade 242
Grade 338
Grade 429
Grade 532
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Russell Cave Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10744.6%
Male13355.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)