Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School

2101 St. Mathilda Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madeline M. Breckinridge Elementary School, located in the Lansdowne neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school provides a comprehensive primary education environment that emphasizes student development, foundational literacy, and numeracy. The facility is situated in a quiet, established residential area, making it a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and extracurricular participation. Like many schools in the Fayette County system, it aims to balance high academic standards with social-emotional learning, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school. With its long-standing presence in Lexington, Madeline M. Breckinridge remains a staple for local families seeking a structured and community-oriented elementary experience.

576

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	230
Black	205
Asian	10
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Hispanic
230 (39.9%)
Black
205 (35.6%)
White
86 (14.9%)
Two or More
44 (7.6%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3273
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	48.8%
Male	295	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)