- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, KY
Rise Stem Academy for Girls
Federal NCES profile for Rise Stem Academy for Girls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210186002513
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Stem Academy for Girls earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Stem Academy for Girls has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Stem Academy for Girls ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Rise Stem Academy for Girls grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 210186002513 · Lexington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Rise Stem Academy for Girls grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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 223
Rise Stem Academy for Girls
223 students
What this shows Rise Stem Academy for Girls reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise Stem Academy for Girls compares
Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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 Rise Stem Academy for Girls 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Stem Academy for Girls'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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rise Stem Academy for Girls
How many students attend Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Stem Academy for Girls is 11.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
46.1% of students at Rise Stem Academy for Girls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
The largest demographic group at Rise Stem Academy for Girls is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Stem Academy for Girls?
Rise Stem Academy for Girls has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Rise Stem Academy for Girls rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Stem Academy for Girls ranks #3 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 Rise Stem Academy for Girls, 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.