At a glance
Reported students
681
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464.5
Rosa Parks Elementary School: 681 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 681
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Rosa Parks Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lexington. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 681 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Asian (22.9%). English learners represent 15.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rosa Parks Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black4%
- Asian22.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stonewall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
674 reported students
Veterans Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
702 reported students
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
643 reported students
Liberty Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
721 reported students
Cassidy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
632 reported students
Tates Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
Public schools near Rosa Parks Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Springs Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | KG–05 | 418 | 0.9 mi |
| James Lane Allen Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 429 | 1.3 mi |
| Clays Mill Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | KG–05 | 527 | 1.6 mi |
| Stonewall Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 674 | 1.7 mi |
| Picadome Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 434 | 2.1 mi |
| Cardinal Valley Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 643 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary School serve?
Rosa Parks Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School reported 681 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 681 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 681 students and 44.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rosa Parks Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rosa Parks Elementary School in?
Rosa Parks Elementary School is part of Fayette County, based in Lexington, KY, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garden Springs Elementary School (0.9 mi), James Lane Allen Elementary School (1.3 mi), Clays Mill Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.