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Fayette County Preschool Center

165 Springhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40503 · (859) 381-4105 · Fayette County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL41 STUDENTS
Enrollment
41
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 421
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
20 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
41
Student demographics
White
1332%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
1024%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 10%
Black
410%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 11%
Asian
410%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Two+
1024%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2971%
Female
1229%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
41
-44 (-52%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
was 8.3:1
% White
32%
was 55%
% Hispanic
24%
was 25%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
10%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fayette County Preschool Center

Fayette County Preschool Center operates as a micro-enrollment K-5 school in Lexington, Kentucky, run under Fayette County. Current enrollment sits at 41 students spanning grade pre-K. That puts it 90% leaner than the typical public school in Kentucky, which averages around 421 students.

Fayette County Preschool Center is one of 73 schools operated by Fayette County, a district that teaches 42,138 students overall.

On demographics, Fayette County Preschool Center records that the most-represented group is White (32%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 24% Hispanic, 24% multiracial, 10% Black, 10% Asian. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 68%.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 3.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.4:1 average. Around 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Fayette County shows the typical household earns roughly $69,479 per year, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fayette County Preschool Center is one of 81 public schools in Fayette County (combined enrollment of about 42,142 students).

Lafayette High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Fayette County Preschool Center.

Fayette County Preschool Center operates from a high-density location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 52%: 85 students in 2018 compared to 41 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 55% to 32%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 8.3:1 in 2018 to 3.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Fayette County at a glance

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Population
323,725
Census ACS
Median income
$69,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
42,142 students

Quick facts

School name
Fayette County Preschool Center
District
Fayette County
Address
165 Springhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone
(859) 381-4105
County
Fayette County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
41
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
3.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
20 (49%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
210186002337
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Fayette County Preschool Center
What is the total enrollment at Fayette County Preschool Center?
Fayette County Preschool Center enrolls approximately 41 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Fayette County Preschool Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fayette County Preschool Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Fayette County Preschool Center?
Approximately 3.4:1 students per teacher at Fayette County Preschool Center.
How diverse is Fayette County Preschool Center?
Fayette County Preschool Center reports a student body of 32% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% Black, 10% Asian, 24% Two or more.
Who oversees Fayette County Preschool Center?
Fayette County Preschool Center is overseen by Fayette County in Fayette County.
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