Meadowthorpe Elementary School

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowthorpe Elementary School, located on North Forbes Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of its local neighborhood within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school emphasizes academic growth while encouraging students to develop strong character and social responsibility. Its location in a established residential area allows it to maintain a close-knit community feel, often fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Meadowthorpe Elementary is dedicated to providing a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, the arts, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on addressing the diverse needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and a commitment to equity. By maintaining a balance between rigorous standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Meadowthorpe aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

517

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	80
Black	128
Asian	54
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
212 (41.0%)
Black
128 (24.8%)
Hispanic
80 (15.5%)
Asian
54 (10.4%)
Two or More
42 (8.1%)
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)381-3521
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 98

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	48.2%
Male	268	51.8%

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