Veterans Park Elementary School

702 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Park Elementary School, located at 4351 Clearwater Way in Lexington, Kentucky, is a prominent public school within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on student achievement, utilizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Veterans Park is known for its active school culture, which encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that cater to the varied interests of its students, ranging from arts and music to sports and leadership initiatives. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, reflecting its mission to develop well-rounded, life-long learners.

702

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	44
Black	87
Asian	34
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	3

White
465 (66.2%)
Black
87 (12.4%)
Two or More
69 (9.8%)
Hispanic
44 (6.3%)
Asian
34 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3161
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veterans Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veterans Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	46.9%
Male	373	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)