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Mary Todd Elementary School

551 Parkside Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Todd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Todd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Mary Todd Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Mary Todd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Todd Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1025 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
38%
25-29%
45%
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
44%
10%
Black
36%
11%
White
15%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Todd Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Todd Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mary Todd Elementary School?
382 students attend Mary Todd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mary Todd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Todd Elementary School?
Mary Todd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Todd Elementary School offer ?
Mary Todd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Todd Elementary School part of?
Mary Todd Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Todd Elementary School located?
Mary Todd Elementary School is located in the Joyland neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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