D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Booker T Washington Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 707 Howard Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
328
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%4/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−19 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%22%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 707 Howard Street
City Lexington
ZIP Code 40508
District 2101860
NCES School ID 210186002426
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40508

Understanding the community around Booker T Washington Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,711
Per Capita Income $22,260
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,800
Median Rent $892
Owner-Occupied 27.5%
Renter-Occupied 72.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Booker T Washington Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.8%
Hispanic/Latino 39.3%
White 9.5%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 328
Teachers (FTE) 28.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Booker T Washington Elementary School?
Booker T Washington Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Booker T Washington Elementary School?
Booker T Washington Elementary School has 328 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Elementary School serve?
Booker T Washington Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Booker T Washington Elementary School receive per student?
Booker T Washington Elementary School receives $17,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Booker T Washington Elementary School in 40508 ▼
Avg Home Value
$226,055
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,279
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
72.5%

Other Schools in 40508

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026