Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Cave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Russell Cave Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
We cultivate a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Russell Cave Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Cave Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
72%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
10%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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What is Russell Cave Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Cave Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russell Cave Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Cave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Park Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Russell Cave Elementary School?
268 students attend Russell Cave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Russell Cave Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Cave Elementary School?
Russell Cave Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Cave Elementary School offer ?
Russell Cave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Russell Cave Elementary School part of?
Russell Cave Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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