Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wellington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wellington Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
57%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington Elementary School's ranking?
Wellington Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wellington Elementary School?
606 students attend Wellington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wellington Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington Elementary School?
Wellington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellington Elementary School offer ?
Wellington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington Elementary School part of?
Wellington Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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