Enrollment
41
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210186002337
Fayette County Preschool Center — Lexington, KY
Federal NCES profile for Fayette County Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette County Preschool Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fayette County Preschool Center reports 41 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Kentucky average and 10% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County spends $17,525 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.8% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fayette County Preschool Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 83% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 41 Top 9% in Kentucky — larger than 91% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.1% -4% vs state
NCES ID 210186002337
Student demographics
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 24.4%
African American 9.8%
Asian 9.8%
Largest group: White at 31.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Fayette County Preschool Center.
$17,525
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Lansdowne Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fayette County Preschool Center
How many students attend Fayette County Preschool Center?
Fayette County Preschool Center has 41 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Preschool Center is 2.7:1, which is 83% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette County Preschool Center?
57.1% of students at Fayette County Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette County Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Fayette County Preschool Center is White at 31.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette County Preschool Center?
Fayette County Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.