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#141 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 11% in state

Cassidy Elementary School

Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY

A Fayette County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1125 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40502

  • Math 75% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$18,318
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Cassidy Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cassidy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,541/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,939

Median home value

$483,600

Median rent

$1,068/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–80.3 mi379Compare →
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Ashland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.0 mi281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fayette County

Schools in district
79
Rank in district
#11 of 66
District spending per student
$18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cassidy Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cassidy Elementary School

Cassidy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cassidy Elementary School

What grades does Cassidy Elementary School serve?

Cassidy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cassidy Elementary School?

Cassidy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassidy Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cassidy Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cassidy Elementary School rank in KY?

Cassidy Elementary School ranks #141 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Cassidy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cassidy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cassidy Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cassidy Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cassidy Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cassidy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cassidy Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cassidy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cassidy Elementary School?

29.8% of students at Cassidy 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
645
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 40502)
26,593
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40502; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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