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George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Lexington, Kentucky · Grades K to 5 · Fayette County

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About George Washington Carver STEM Academy

George Washington Carver STEM Academy is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 158 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Lexington. With about 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 76 other schools within 5 miles. Fayette County runs 74 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Fayette County.

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School facts

Address	123 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508
Phone	(859) 381-4670
School district	Fayette County
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	158
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19.8
Students per teacher	8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Alternative
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Fayette County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210186002525). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Lexington Trad Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lexington · 0.4 mi Arlington Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lexington · 0.6 mi William Wells Brown ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lexington · 0.6 mi Sayre SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Lexington · 0.6 mi Sayre SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 12Lexington · 0.6 mi STS. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Lexington · 0.8 mi Harrison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Lexington · 0.8 mi The Hub for Innovation and LeadershipPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lexington · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does George Washington Carver STEM Academy serve?

George Washington Carver STEM Academy serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend George Washington Carver STEM Academy?

George Washington Carver STEM Academy reported 158 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver STEM Academy?

About 8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 158 students and 19.8 teachers in federal data.

Is George Washington Carver STEM Academy a public or charter school?

George Washington Carver STEM Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is George Washington Carver STEM Academy in?

George Washington Carver STEM Academy is part of Fayette County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/fayette-county/

Where is George Washington Carver STEM Academy located?

George Washington Carver STEM Academy is at 123 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508. The phone number is (859) 381-4670.

How many other schools are near George Washington Carver STEM Academy?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of George Washington Carver STEM Academy in our directory.