How is Russell Cave Elementary School rated?

Russell Cave Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Fayette County School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Russell Cave Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Russell Cave Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 22% in Reading, 20% in Math, 14% in Science, 10% in Writing, 8% in Editing and Mechanics and 4% in Social Studies.

What grades does Russell Cave Elementary School serve?

Russell Cave Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Russell Cave Elementary School?

294 students attend Russell Cave Elementary School, up from 289 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Russell Cave Elementary School?

TopHap matches 669 residential properties to Russell Cave Elementary School in and around Lexington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Russell Cave Elementary School in?

Russell Cave Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District, which reports 80 schools, 42,138 students and $15,577 of spending per student.

Russell Cave Elementary School

Russell Cave Elementary School is a public primary school in Lexington, KY, serving grades PK–5, rated D+, with 294 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 22% in Reading, 20% in Math and 14% in Science.

D+TopHap school rating

Rating: D+
Grades: PK–5
Enrollment: 294
Students per teacher: 11.4:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading22%

Math20%

Science14%

Writing10%

Editing and Mechanics8%

Social Studies4%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic68%

Black21%

White7%

Two or more races3%

Asian0%

Male / female: 53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch: 71%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +1.7%
Prior-year enrollment: 289

Homes assigned to this school

669 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Russell Cave Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 3375 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (859) 381-3571
Website: russellcave.fcps.net
Setting: Rural - Fringe
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 210186000380

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School district

Fayette County School District

District rating: B
Schools: 80
Students: 42,138
Spending per student: $15,577
Teachers (FTE): 3,057
Grades: PK–12

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