Fast Facts in FCPS
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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 school buildings closed to students, the cafeteria and bus numbers were not applicable.
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Schools & programs
- Elementary schools: 37
- Middle schools: 12
- High schools: 6
- Technical centers: 3
- Other academic and alternative programs: 10
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Student population
- Grades K-5: 17,998
- Grades 6-8: 9,755
- Grades 9-12: 12,500
- Other (preschool & over 18): 728
- Total students enrolled: 40,981
- Special programs & alternative schools: 1,965 (included in K-12 counts above)
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District diversity
- White: 46.9 percent
- Black: 23.3 percent
- Hispanic: 18.6 percent
- Asian: 4.9 percent
- Students classified as English learners (EL): 5,413
- Native languages spoken by EL students: 95
- Students classified for Special Education: 4,871
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In the cafeterias
- Breakfasts served (daily average): N/A
- Lunches served (daily average): N/A
- Students who qualify for free/reduced meals: 51 percent
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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
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FCPS employees
- Support and administrative staff: 2,692
- Full-time teachers: 2,928
- Teachers with advanced degrees: 2,404
- Teachers with National Board Certification: 203
- Beginning teacher's salary: $42,431
- Average teacher's salary: $60,361
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District finances
- 2020-21 working budget: $575.2 million
- 2018-19 per-pupil spending: $14,960
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Annual report
2019-20 Annual Report (pending)
2018-19 Annual Report
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Contact us: Lisa Deffendall, district spokeswoman, (859) 381-4101 office or (859) 699-1441 cell
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