Very Good
#405 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
George Washington Carver Stem Academy
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
123 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at George Washington Carver Stem Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver Stem Academy 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$28,040
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
28.7%
Poverty rate
37.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| William Wells Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 198 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #29 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
George Washington Carver Stem Academy is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver Stem Academy
George Washington Carver Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2025 KSA) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KSA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver Stem Academy
What grades does George Washington Carver Stem Academy serve?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Stem Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver Stem Academy rank in KY?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy ranks #405 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is George Washington Carver Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver Stem Academy has 37% math proficiency (2025 KSA) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KSA).
Is George Washington Carver Stem Academy a charter school?
No, George Washington Carver Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Carver Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
73.7% of students at George Washington Carver Stem Academy 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
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (859) 381-4670
- Area population (ZIP 40508)
- 24,356
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 23.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 40508; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 KSA; directory SY 2023–24
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