William Wells Brown Elementary

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Wells Brown Elementary, located at 555 E 5th St in Lexington, Kentucky, is a notable institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school is named in honor of William Wells Brown, a prominent 19th-century author, abolitionist, and the first African American to publish a novel, a legacy that often informs the school's focus on historical awareness, resilience, and community empowerment.

The school is recognized for its dedicated approach to meeting the unique needs of its urban student body. It utilizes a variety of specialized instructional strategies and community partnerships to support literacy, numeracy, and holistic development. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and high expectations, William Wells Brown Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a vital educational anchor for the families in the East End neighborhood of Lexington.

300

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Wells Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	58
Black	185
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
185 (61.7%)
Hispanic
58 (19.3%)
White
28 (9.3%)
Two or More
28 (9.3%)
American Indian
1 (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)381-4990
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 49

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Wells Brown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Wells Brown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	53%
Male	141	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)