Fayette County Preschool Center

Fayette County
165 Springhill Dr
Lexington, KY 40503
35 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Fayette County Preschool, located on Springhill Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a vital early childhood education hub within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The program is specifically designed to provide a structured, supportive learning environment for three- and four-year-old children, with a particular focus on preparing them for the transition into kindergarten. By emphasizing developmental milestones, early literacy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational opportunities for young learners across the community.

The facility operates with a focus on comprehensive early intervention and inclusive classroom settings. Beyond standard preschool academics, the program integrates play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices to foster curiosity and critical thinking. Because it is part of the broader public school system, Fayette County Preschool often collaborates with specialists to support children with diverse needs, ensuring that every student receives the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.
35
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
2.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (51.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (17.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (14.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fayette County
Phone: (859)381-4105
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 35
Gender Ratio
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