Cardinal Valley Elementary School

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cardinal Valley Elementary School, located on Mandalay Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of its surrounding neighborhood within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cardinal Valley is known for its strong sense of community engagement and its dedication to providing equitable opportunities for all learners. The school frequently implements initiatives designed to support families and encourage parent involvement, recognizing that a collaborative relationship between home and school is essential for student success. Through its staff’s focus on personalized instruction and a welcoming campus culture, the school strives to prepare its young scholars for long-term academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

643

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	497
Black	85
Asian	2
Two or More	17

Hispanic
497 (77.3%)
Black
85 (13.2%)
White
42 (6.5%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
Asian
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)381-3340
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 42

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	51.3%
Male	313	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)