- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, KY
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Athens-Chilesburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210186001987
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 14
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 210186001987 · Lexington, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 16.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 620
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
620 students
What this shows Athens-Chilesburg Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens-Chilesburg Elementary compares
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 76% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Asian 16.5%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens-Chilesburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens-Chilesburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garrett Morgan Elementary
Standard public school
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Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Park Elementary School
Standard public school
702 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Cassidy Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
How many students attend Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?
14.3% of students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens-Chilesburg Elementary?
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens-Chilesburg Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Athens-Chilesburg Elementary, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.