- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, KY
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210186002525
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+33.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 210186002525 · Lexington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 11.3:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+33.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy 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 158
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
158 students
What this shows Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy compares
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
Two or More 10.8%
White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy 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 Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy 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 | Similar 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 Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy'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
746 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% 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 Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
65.0% of students at Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy ranks #2 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 Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy, 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.