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#1152 of 1,284 schools in KY

Lansdowne Elementary School

Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY

A Fayette County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

336 Redding Rd, Lexington, KY 40517

  • Math 29% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$18,318
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Lansdowne Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

73.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lansdowne 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$51,778

Median home value

$196,300

Median rent

$1,092/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.7 mi490Compare →
The Provision SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–120.9 mi47Compare →
Julius Marks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–51.2 mi479Compare →
Glendover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.3 mi463Compare →

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
#58 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

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

About Lansdowne Elementary School

Lansdowne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lansdowne Elementary School

What grades does Lansdowne Elementary School serve?

Lansdowne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lansdowne Elementary School?

Lansdowne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lansdowne Elementary School rank in KY?

Lansdowne Elementary School ranks #1,152 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Lansdowne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lansdowne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lansdowne Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lansdowne Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lansdowne Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lansdowne Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

73.3% of students at Lansdowne 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 40517)
36,396
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
31
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 40517; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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