Very Good
#190 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 15% in state
Booker T Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County
707 Howard Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Kentucky schools
#190 of 1,284
In Lexington
#13 of 67
public schools
In district
#13 of 66
Fayette County
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Booker T Washington Elementary School
Elementary School in Lexington · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Booker T Washington Elementary School
Booker T Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County. Booker T Washington Elementary School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Booker T Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Structured state assessment records for Booker T Washington Elementary School show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.5
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Booker T Washington Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
30% of students at Booker T Washington Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Booker T Washington Elementary School — Students at Booker T Washington Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores KY KSA (2024-25)
Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Booker T Washington Elementary School Compares
See how Booker T Washington Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
707 Howard Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Booker T Washington Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meadowthorpe Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is STS. PETER & PAUL REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School (rated 7.3/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lexington, see our Lexington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County Learning Center Lexington | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Harrison Elementary School Lexington | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| STEAM Academy Lexington | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Success Academy Lexington | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| STS. PETER & PAUL REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lexington | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Lexington Trad Magnet School Lexington | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| George Washington Carver STEM Academy Lexington | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| SAYRE SCHOOL Lexington | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| BLUEGRASS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Arlington Elementary School Lexington | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Meadowthorpe Elementary School Lexington | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Winburn Middle School Lexington | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| William Wells Brown Elementary Lexington | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Leestown Middle School Lexington | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| UK Early Childhood Lab Lexington | 2.3 mi | — |
| GOOD SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL Lexington | 2.2 mi | — |
| LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Family Care Center Lexington | 2.1 mi | — |
| Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School Lexington | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Audrey Grevious Center Lexington | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40508 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$28,040
Median Home Value
$174,900
Median Rent
$900/mo
Population
24,356
College Educated
35.8%
Homeownership
28.7%
Avg Commute
18.3 min
Poverty Rate
37.4%
Median Age
23.7
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fallsburg Elementary School Louisa, KY | 7.9 |
| Flaherty Primary School Ekron, KY | 7.9 |
| Fordsville Elementary School Fordsville, KY | 7.9 |
| MARY QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL Lexington, KY | 7.9 |
| Symsonia Elementary School Symsonia, KY | 7.9 |
| West Marion Elementary School Loretto, KY | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Booker T Washington Elementary School
What grades does Booker T Washington Elementary School serve?
Booker T Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Elementary School?
Booker T Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Booker T Washington Elementary School rank in KY?
Booker T Washington Elementary School ranks #190 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Booker T Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Booker T Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Booker T Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booker T Washington Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Booker T Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Booker T Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Booker T Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Booker T Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booker T Washington Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Booker T Washington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3263
Resources & Links
District
Fayette County- District Enrollment
- 41,697
- Schools in District
- 79
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,318
- District Rank
- #13 of 66
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