Garrett Morgan Elementary School

1150 Passage Mound Way
Lexington, KY 40509
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Top 30%
Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrett Morgan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garrett Morgan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Garrett Morgan Elementary School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Garrett Morgan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Morgan Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#319 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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42%
30%
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44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
18%
11%
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White
61%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrett Morgan Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Garrett Morgan Elementary School often compared to?
Garrett Morgan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Garrett Morgan Elementary School?
731 students attend Garrett Morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Garrett Morgan Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Morgan Elementary School?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garrett Morgan Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett Morgan Elementary School part of?
Garrett Morgan Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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