Booker T Washington Elementary School

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Booker T. Washington Elementary School, located on Howard Street in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood. As part of the Fayette County Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating innovative teaching strategies and enrichment programs to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, Booker T. Washington Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that values the partnership between families, educators, and the broader Lexington community. By focusing on building strong character and providing a well-rounded educational experience—which often includes extracurricular activities and community-based initiatives—the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle school but for their long-term roles as engaged and capable citizens.

377

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	133
Black	188
Asian	4
Two or More	25

Black
188 (49.9%)
Hispanic
133 (35.3%)
White
27 (7.2%)
Two or More
25 (6.6%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)

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)381-3263
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Booker T Washington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Booker T Washington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	52.8%
Male	178	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)