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Veterans Park Elementary School

4351 Clearwater Way
Lexington, KY 40515

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Top 5%

Tel: (859) 381-3161

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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:

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.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

703 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Veterans Park Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veterans Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veterans Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

71%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Veterans Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Veterans Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veterans Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fayette County School District

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