GARDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garden Springs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 447 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Garden Springs Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garden Springs Elementary School, located in the Garden Springs neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky, is a well-established public school within the Fayette County Public School district. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic achievement and its efforts to create an inclusive environment. The campus is known for its relatively stable community feel and its dedicated staff who focus on foundational learning, fostering both social-emotional development and core literacy and numeracy skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parent involvement, often hosting events that bring families and local residents together. As part of a larger urban district, Garden Springs benefits from access to diverse educational resources and programs, allowing it to provide a balanced curriculum that emphasizes student success. Its location near major thoroughfares and residential areas makes it a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, maintaining a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school through a structured and supportive educational environment.

For more information, contact Garden Springs Elementary School at (859) 381-3388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.