- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Fayette Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002263
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Pre-School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #38 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette Pre-School has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Pre-School ranks #38 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fayette Pre-School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210186002263 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 37:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Fayette Pre-School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fayette Pre-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 37
Fayette Pre-School
37 students
What this shows Fayette Pre-School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette Pre-School compares
Fayette Pre-School 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 143% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
37:1
students per teacher
- 143% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 35.1%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Fayette Pre-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 Fayette Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Pre-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
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 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
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette Pre-School
How many students attend Fayette Pre-School?
Fayette Pre-School has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Pre-School is 37:1, which is 143% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette Pre-School?
54.5% of students at Fayette Pre-School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette Pre-School is African American at 35.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Pre-School?
Fayette Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fayette Pre-School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Pre-School ranks #38 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 Fayette Pre-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.