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Meadowthorpe Elementary School

1710 N. Forbes Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Meadowthorpe Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Meadowthorpe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowthorpe Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#55 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadowthorpe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
11%
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White
44%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadowthorpe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowthorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Meadowthorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowthorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
480 students attend Meadowthorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Meadowthorpe Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowthorpe Elementary School?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowthorpe Elementary School offer ?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowthorpe Elementary School part of?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Meadowthorpe Elementary School located?
Meadowthorpe Elementary School is located in the Meadowthorpe neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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