- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186000372
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #36 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School ranks #36 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 210186000372 · Lexington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 11.1:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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 576
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
576 students
What this shows Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School compares
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 35.6%
White 14.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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 Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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 Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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 (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
How many students attend Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School?
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School?
72.9% of students at Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School?
Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School ranks #36 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 Madeline M Breckinridge Elem 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.