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Garden Springs Elementary School

2151 Garden Springs Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Garden Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Garden Springs Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Garden Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 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 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#499 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garden Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garden Springs 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 2021-22 school year data.
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garden Springs 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garden Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Garden Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garden Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Springs Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Garden Springs Elementary School?
409 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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