Very Good
#240 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 19% in state
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1251 Beaumont Centre Ln, Lexington, KY 40513
- Math 73% proficient (2025)
- Reading 76% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosa Parks Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosa Parks 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$126,642
Median home value
$448,100
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
70.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40513; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lexington SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Garden Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| James Lane Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Athens-chilesburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | Not available | 570 | Compare → |
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
- #21 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
Rosa Parks Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosa Parks Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 708 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary School serve?
Rosa Parks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosa Parks Elementary School rank in KY?
Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #240 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Rosa Parks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa Parks Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rosa Parks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa Parks Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Rosa Parks 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
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3132
- Area population (ZIP 40513)
- 10,710
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 40513; 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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