Excellent
#68 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 5% in state
Garrett Morgan Elementary
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 Passage Mound Way, Lexington, KY 40509
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 64% proficient (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garrett Morgan Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garrett Morgan Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$89,429
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-chilesburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Liberty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Brenda Cowan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Ridge Hospital Alt. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Garrett Morgan Elementary is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garrett Morgan Elementary
Garrett Morgan Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 780 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garrett Morgan Elementary
What grades does Garrett Morgan Elementary serve?
Garrett Morgan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garrett Morgan Elementary?
Garrett Morgan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garrett Morgan Elementary rank in KY?
Garrett Morgan Elementary ranks #68 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Garrett Morgan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garrett Morgan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Garrett Morgan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrett Morgan Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Garrett Morgan Elementary a charter school?
No, Garrett Morgan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garrett Morgan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garrett Morgan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garrett Morgan Elementary?
32.2% of students at Garrett Morgan Elementary 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
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3165
- Area population (ZIP 40509)
- 45,135
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 40509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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