Enrollment
567
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, KY
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210186000373
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fayette County spends $15,849 per pupil, 20% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lexington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garrett Morgan Elementary (746 students): Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students) and Bryan Station High School (2,030 students) alongside Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School compares
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School.
$15,849
Per student
+20%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
How many students attend Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School?
25.0% of students at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School ranks #12 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.
Is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School a good school?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Maxwell Spanish Immersion 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.
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