4351 Clearwater Way
Lexington, KY 40515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Veterans Park Elementary School serves 703 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Veterans Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Veterans Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Veterans Park Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Veterans Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
11%
11%
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White
71%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veterans Park Elementary School's ranking?

Veterans Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?

703 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Park Elementary School?

Veterans Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Veterans Park Elementary School offer ?

Veterans Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?

Veterans Park Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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