Very Good
#426 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 33% in state
Garden Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2151 Garden Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden Springs Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garden Springs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,015
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lexington SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| James Lane Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Clays Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #30 of 66
- District spending per student
- $18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden Springs Elementary School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden Springs Elementary School
Garden Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden Springs Elementary School
What grades does Garden Springs Elementary School serve?
Garden Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garden Springs Elementary School?
Garden Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Springs Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Springs Elementary School rank in KY?
Garden Springs Elementary School ranks #426 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Garden Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garden Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Springs Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garden Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garden Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garden Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Springs Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Garden Springs Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (859) 381-3388
- Area population (ZIP 40504)
- 26,164
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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