- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186000392
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardinal Valley Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #18 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardinal Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks #18 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Cardinal Valley Elementary School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210186000392 · Lexington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 11.7:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Cardinal Valley Elementary School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cardinal Valley Elementary School 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 643
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
643 students
What this shows Cardinal Valley Elementary School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardinal Valley Elementary School compares
Cardinal Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
African American 13.2%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Cardinal Valley Elementary School 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 Cardinal Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardinal Valley Elementary School'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 other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wellington Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Valley Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Cardinal Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal Valley Elementary School?
Cardinal Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Cardinal Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Valley Elementary School ranks #18 of 38 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 schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Cardinal Valley Elementary School, 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.