06.01.2023

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🏫 Your guide to schools in the Horse Capital of the World

25+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Lexington

An exterior photo of Meadowthorpe Elementary school made from red brick with red columns

Meadowthorpe Elementary School is ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in the state. | Photo by LEXtoday

Lexington has 105 schools and 41,500+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major public + private schools. Note: This is not a comprehensive list. Find the full list of FCPS schools here.

Before we dive in, here are three fast facts about schools in the Horse Capital of the World:

Fayette County will have the highest-starting salary for teachers in Kentucky for the 2023-2024 school year.
There are 79 public schools.
The district’s minority enrollment is 60%.

Public elementary schools

Rosa Parks Elementary, 1251 Beaumont Centre Ln.

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 695
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: Tuition-free
No. 16 in KY elementary schools

Meadowthorpe Elementary, 1710 N. Forbes Rd.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 485
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: Tuition-free
No. 81 in KY elementary schools

An exterior shot of Morton Middle School with white columns and gray brick. — The current Morton Middle School was built in 1938 + completely renovated in 2002. | Photo by LEXtoday

Public middle schools

Morton Middle School, 1225 Tates Creek Rd.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 702
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: Tuition-free
No. 21 in KY middle schools

Southern Middle School, 400 Wilson Downing Rd.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 777
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition: Tuition-free
No. 139 in KY middle schools

An exterior shot of Henry Clay High School — Henry Clay High School is the oldest public high school in town, originally built on Main Street in 1928. | Photo by LEXtoday

Public high schools

Henry Clay High School, 2100 Fontaine Rd.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,019
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tuition: Tuition-free
No. 18 in KY high schools

Private schools

Sayre, 194 N. Limestone | Founded in 1854

Grades PK-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 605
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $7,285+
Academics available for boys and girls

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Asked

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?

A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1

Take an educated guess

Events

Thursday, June 1

Thursday Night Live | Thursday, June 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for the perfect post-work wind down with your friends featuring live music, tasty beverages, and delicious food.
Gentle Salty Yoga | Thursday, June 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Ste. 180-B, Lexington | $35 | This gentle, relaxing practice led by Dindy Yokel will help calm the nervous system with added benefits of Halotherapy.

Friday, June 2

Pride Block Party | Friday, June 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Kick off Pride Restaurant Week by enjoying yummy food + great music, plus test your speed in The Frontrunners’ 40-meter dash competition.
Friday Flicks | Friday, June 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd., Lexington | Free | Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, some food from one of many food trucks, and enjoy a showing of Disney’s “Turning Red.”

Saturday, June 3

“Wine” Down: A Mini Wellness Retreat for Busy Women | Saturday, June 3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | $75 | Prioritize your self-care with a morning of relaxation and stress relief with yoga, journaling, visualization + meditation practices.
Greenfest Sustainable Living Festival | Saturday, June 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Spend the day learning from experts in sustainability and green living + shop from local eco-friendly vendors.

Tuesday, June 13

Swing Fore the House Golf Scramble | Tuesday, June 13 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Champions at Keene Trace, 20 Ave. of Champions, Nicholasville | $600-$1,750 | Enjoy a day of golf, food, drinks, prizes, and more, all while knowing that your play is supporting Ronald McDonald House to keep families close to their sick children.*

Events calendar here

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Finance

What kind of investor are you?

WealthSouth utilizes their experience and knowledge to deliver customized, effective solutions. | Photo provided by WealthSouth

That’s one of the first questions the financial team at WealthSouth asks those who seek their assistance with financial planning. Why? That question leads to conversations that help you and a trusted advisor understand your unique goals and circumstances.

As Wealth Management Advisor Tim Yessin says, “A financial plan is not an end, but a beginning that includes consistent dialogue so your plan changes with your needs.”

If it’s been a while since you’ve thought about your financial plan or discussed your goals, this quick WealthSouth video can be a great conversation starter.*

Learn more

News Notes

Traffic

A High-Intensity Activated crosswalk (HAWK) system will be installed on campus today at South Limestone and Pine Street, after Chipotle + before The Hill. Pedestrians will activate the traffic control device by pressing a button that will turn yellow, then red, requiring vehicles to stop.

Concert

Lexington fan-favorite event, “A Grand Night for Singing!” returns to the Singletary Center for its 31st season Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 18. Get your tickets to see the renowned UK Opera Theatre program perform Billboard hits from “Hello Dolly,” “Greatest Showman” + “Cinderella.” (UKNOW)

Edu

Lexingtonian + former Fayette County educator Diana Woods has been appointed as an at-large member of the Kentucky Board of Education. Through the role, she will help develop regulations for the state’s 170+ school districts and serve until April 2026. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Drink

Head to Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, located at 114 Church St., on Sunday, June 4, to celebrate six years in business. In honor of their birthday, the first 20 cups of drip coffee will be free + there will be drink specials, Sequel Baking cookies, and a giveaway.

Biz

Georgetown’s Toyota plant will lead the car manufacturer’s carbon reduction initiatives when it begins working on a new electric vehicle. The team will be in charge of assembling a three-row, battery-electric SUV in 2025 — the first of its kind to be assembled in the US. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Sports

Congratulations to Lexington’s own Wake Mullins, who will be representing the US in the Special Olympic World Games. He will head to Germany along with 17 other athletes to play golf for Team USA. Best of luck, Wake. (WKYT)

Development

Downtown’s only grocery store

High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction

A rendering of three buildings in downtown Lexington with people walking around

The project includes parking, apartments, retail + more. | Rendering courtesy of Lincoln Webb LLC

Last month, we shared with you that Lincoln Webb LLC + the Lexington Center Corporation have agreed to terms for the High Street Redevelopment project, aka the 17-acre parking lot across from Rupp Arena. Now we have a little more insight into what exactly we’ll see.

Dudley Webb, Chairman of Webb Companies, said the total cost for the project would cost ~$350 million and include —

A 400-500 room hotel
An entertainment venue with seating for up to 4,000-5,000 people for concerts
Around 800 apartments, with some of them being considered affordable housing
Retail including “a huge grocery store”
Restaurants
And of course, parking.

Webb said that he expects it to be open within three years.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

Not only did Crank & Boom just release its new summer flavors — I’m especially excited about the LemonAid Sorbet — it also unveiled its latest Small Batch Club flavor, Virginia S’moore. The super fudge ice cream with marshmallow fluff + toasted graham crumb was created in honor of the late ASL interpreter Virginia Moore who we all came to know and love during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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