Tates Creek Elementary School

626 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tates Creek Elementary School, located on Centre Parkway in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Tates Creek school community within the Fayette County Public Schools district. As a large, neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students from diverse backgrounds. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tates Creek Elementary is known for being an active hub for family engagement and community involvement. The school integrates modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being, often utilizing various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs to help pupils explore their interests. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Tates Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students to become responsible, lifelong learners within the Lexington community.

626

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tates Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	110
Black	245
Asian	16
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
245 (39.1%)
White
182 (29.1%)
Hispanic
110 (17.6%)
Two or More
69 (11.0%)
Asian
16 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)381-3606
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 30

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tates Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tates Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	47.3%
Male	330	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)