Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy's student population of 100 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
83%
11%
White
3%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
100 students attend Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy offer ?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy part of?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy located?
Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastside.
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