Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden Springs Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Springs Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
10%
11%
White
64%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Springs Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Garden Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clays Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Garden Springs Elementary School?
404 students attend Garden Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garden Springs Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Springs Elementary School?
Garden Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garden Springs Elementary School offer ?
Garden Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Springs Elementary School part of?
Garden Springs Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Garden Springs Elementary School located?
Garden Springs Elementary School is located in the Garden Springs neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 1 other public schools located in Garden Springs.
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