Dixie Elementary Magnet School

Set in Lexington, Kentucky, Dixie Elementary Magnet School is an average-sized K-5 school, one of the schools within Fayette County. It caters to 584 students across grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 421 students per school, that is 39% larger than typical.

Dixie Elementary Magnet School is one of 73 schools operated by Fayette County, a district that caters to 42,138 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Dixie Elementary Magnet School reports that the most-represented group is White (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school records 23% Black, 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Dixie Elementary Magnet School logs 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.4:1, putting Dixie Elementary Magnet School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Dixie Elementary Magnet School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 46.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 40.7%.

In the surrounding community, Fayette County reports that median household income runs about $69,479, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dixie Elementary Magnet School is one of 81 public schools in Fayette County (combined enrollment of about 42,142 students).

The closest other public school is Crawford Middle School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Dixie Elementary Magnet School at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 30.6%.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 575 students in 2018 compared to 584 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share edged down from 30% to 23%.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.