- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Wellington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wellington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002247
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #18 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Elementary ranks #18 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wellington Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210186002247 · Lexington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 13.8:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Wellington Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wellington Elementary 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 608
Wellington Elementary
608 students
What this shows Wellington Elementary reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington Elementary compares
Wellington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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 54.6%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Wellington Elementary 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 Wellington Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington Elementary'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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington Elementary
How many students attend Wellington Elementary?
Wellington Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Wellington Elementary?
32.2% of students at Wellington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wellington Elementary is White at 54.6% 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 Wellington Elementary?
Wellington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Wellington Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Elementary ranks #18 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 Wellington Elementary, 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.