2020-21

These numbers, percentages, and estimates are a snapshot of fluid totals. We update them in October and January each school year.*

COVID-19 impact: With students starting the fall semester in distance learning, the numbers for meals are far below normal and transportation is not applicable.

Fayette County Public Schools

• Elementary schools: 37
• Middle schools: 12
• High schools: 6
• Technical centers: 3
• Other academic and alternative programs: 10
  
  

 Student population

• Grades K-5: 18,219
• Grades 6-8: 9,833
• Grades 9-12: 12,661
• Other (preschool & over 18): 646
• Total students enrolled: 41,359
  
• Special programs & alternative schools: 1,492 (included in K-12 counts above)

District diversity

• White: 47.2 percent
• Black: 23.1 percent
• Hispanic: 18.4 percent
• Asian: 4.9 percent
• Students classified as English learners (EL): 5,400
• Native languages spoken by EL students: 95
• Students classified for Special Education: 4,851 
  
  

In the cafeterias

• Breakfasts served (daily average): 5,750
• Lunches served (daily average): 5,750
• Students who qualify for free/reduced meals: 47 percent
  
  

* The transporation figures are typically updated only in the fall. However, we will update again in January if applicable.

On the school buses

• Student rides: N/A (daily estimates)
• Routes: 1,500
• Buses on the road: 258
• Miles traveled: N/A 
• Annual miles: N/A
  
  

FCPS employees 

• Support and administrative staff: 2,692
• Full-time teachers: 2,928
• Teachers with advanced degrees: 2,404
• Teachers with National Board certification: 192
• Beginning teacher's salary: $42,431
• Average teacher's salary: $60,361
  
  

District finances

• 2020-21 working budget: $575.2 million
• 2018-19 per-pupil spending: $14,960
  
  

2019-20 Annual Report (pending)

2018-19 Annual Report

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