- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, KY
Scapa at Bluegrass
Federal NCES profile for Scapa at Bluegrass, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210186000354
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scapa at Bluegrass earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Scapa at Bluegrass has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scapa at Bluegrass ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Scapa at Bluegrass grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 210186000354 · Lexington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 10.3:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Scapa at Bluegrass grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Scapa at Bluegrass 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 300
Scapa at Bluegrass
300 students
What this shows Scapa at Bluegrass reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scapa at Bluegrass compares
Scapa at Bluegrass 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 86% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Asian 12.3%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Scapa at Bluegrass is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scapa at Bluegrass Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scapa at Bluegrass'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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scapa at Bluegrass
How many students attend Scapa at Bluegrass?
Scapa at Bluegrass has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scapa at Bluegrass?
The student-teacher ratio at Scapa at Bluegrass is 10.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Scapa at Bluegrass?
8.3% of students at Scapa at Bluegrass are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scapa at Bluegrass?
The largest demographic group at Scapa at Bluegrass is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scapa at Bluegrass?
Scapa at Bluegrass has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Scapa at Bluegrass rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Scapa at Bluegrass ranks #1 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 Scapa at Bluegrass, 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.