Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Squires Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Squires Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Squires Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Squires Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
22%
11%
White
51%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 #70 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Squires Elementary School?
424 students attend Squires Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Squires Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Squires Elementary School?
Squires Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Squires Elementary School part of?
Squires Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2010
Great school for individual academic levels to excel. Great parent/teacher communication, great homework system. Parents are welcome to be involved.
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