Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School often compared to?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
567 students attend Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School located?
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School is located in the Aylesford Place neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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