- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
William Wells Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Wells Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002199
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Wells Brown Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Wells Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Wells Brown Elementary ranks #14 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
William Wells Brown Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210186002199 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 9.7:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
William Wells Brown Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
William Wells Brown 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 300
William Wells Brown Elementary
300 students
What this shows William Wells Brown Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Wells Brown Elementary compares
William Wells Brown 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 45% | 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
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% 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
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, William Wells Brown 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 William Wells Brown Elementary 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 William Wells Brown 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.
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Standard public school
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Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
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643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
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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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about William Wells Brown Elementary
How many students attend William Wells Brown Elementary?
William Wells Brown Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wells Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wells Brown Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 38% 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 William Wells Brown Elementary?
86.0% of students at William Wells Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Wells Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Wells Brown Elementary is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Wells Brown Elementary?
William Wells Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 William Wells Brown Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, William Wells Brown Elementary ranks #14 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 William Wells Brown 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.