Squires Elementary School

3337 Squire Oak Dr.
Lexington, KY 40515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Squires Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Squires Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar

School Rankings

Squires Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Squires Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#129 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
59%
38%
55-59%
45%
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
22%
10%
Black
19%
11%
White
47%
71%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Squires Elementary School's ranking?
Squires Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Squires Elementary School often compared to?
Squires Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julius Marks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Squires Elementary School?
447 students attend Squires Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Squires Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Squires Elementary School?
Squires Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Squires Elementary School offer ?
Squires Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Squires Elementary School part of?
Squires Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Great school for individual academic levels to excel. Great parent/teacher communication, great homework system. Parents are welcome to be involved.
- Posted by Parent - lrwhe

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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