Below Average
#1084 of 1,284 schools in KY
Russell Cave Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3375 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 22% proficient (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Cave Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell Cave 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$77,476
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40511; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Todd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Coventry Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Northern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Rise Stem Academy for GirlsEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 269 | 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
- #56 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
Russell Cave Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Cave Elementary School
Russell Cave Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Cave Elementary School
What grades does Russell Cave Elementary School serve?
Russell Cave Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Russell Cave Elementary School?
Russell Cave Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Cave Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Cave Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell Cave Elementary School rank in KY?
Russell Cave Elementary School ranks #1,084 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Russell Cave Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Cave Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Russell Cave Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Cave Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Russell Cave Elementary School a charter school?
No, Russell Cave Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell Cave Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Russell Cave Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Cave Elementary School?
76.5% of students at Russell Cave 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3571
- Area population (ZIP 40511)
- 36,101
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 40511; 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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