Mary Todd Elementary School

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Todd Elementary School, located on Parkside Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, is a vibrant public school serving students in the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student body.

Beyond the classroom, Mary Todd Elementary is deeply integrated into the surrounding Lexington community. The school places a strong value on parent and community involvement, offering various programs and events that encourage families to participate actively in their children's education. With a focus on creating a supportive and safe campus culture, the school strives to empower its students to become curious, responsible, and engaged citizens within their community.

405

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Todd Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	192
Black	139
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
192 (47.4%)
Black
139 (34.3%)
White
48 (11.9%)
Two or More
23 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)381-3512
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 29

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Todd Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Todd Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	52.3%
Male	193	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)