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Russell Cave Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3375 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 · (859) 381-3571 · Part of Fayette County School District
Students
294
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Russell Cave Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Lexington kids: 14 middle schools
On the path
Where Lexington kids come from and go next.
PK–5Russell Cave Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–814 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 29.7%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.3%
Location
Directions ↗
3375 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten40
Grade 141
Grade 241
Grade 356
Grade 446
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
265’20
233’21
240’22
268’23
294’24
Up 10.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 68%Black 21%White 7%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.