Very Good
#404 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
William Wells Brown Elementary
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
555 East Fifth St, Lexington, KY 40508
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Wells Brown Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Wells Brown 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Homebound ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Sayre SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 525 | 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
- #28 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
William Wells Brown Elementary is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Wells Brown Elementary
William Wells Brown Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Wells Brown Elementary
What grades does William Wells Brown Elementary serve?
William Wells Brown Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William Wells Brown Elementary?
William Wells Brown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wells Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wells Brown Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Wells Brown Elementary rank in KY?
William Wells Brown Elementary ranks #404 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is William Wells Brown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Wells Brown Elementary 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 William Wells Brown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Wells Brown Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Wells Brown Elementary a charter school?
No, William Wells Brown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Wells Brown Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Wells Brown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Wells Brown Elementary?
86.1% of students at William Wells Brown 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (859) 381-4990
- 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.
- 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 40508; 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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