How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fayette County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 41,422 | 95,230 |
| Number of Schools | 73 | 165 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fayette County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,318 | $18,189 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 35.5% | 30.9% |
| Local Revenue | 49.8% | 46.8% |
Fayette County
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fayette County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 33.6% |
| African American | 25.0% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.1% | 58.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fayette County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 125 | 214 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 24 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 402.5:1 | 377.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 33.7% |
School Types
Fayette County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 33
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 104
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.