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George Washington Carver Stem Academy

123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
George Washington Carver Stem Academy serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

George Washington Carver Stem Academy's student population of 133 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of George Washington Carver Stem Academy is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
(22-23)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
77%
11%
White
4%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
133 students attend George Washington Carver Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of George Washington Carver Stem Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Stem Academy?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Stem Academy offer ?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Carver Stem Academy part of?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is George Washington Carver Stem Academy located?
George Washington Carver Stem Academy is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastside.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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