Veterans Park Elementary School Lexington, KY (2026 List)

About Veterans Park Elementary School

Veterans Park Elementary School is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky that serves kindergarten through fifth grade students. There are about 700 students at the school and 48 full-time teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 14 students. Veterans Park Elementary School uses the same curriculum as the Fayette County Public Schools. It also offers extra activities that focus on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. Recent data show that about 63% of students are good at math and 62% are good at English language arts. This is better than average for the district. The student population is diverse, with roughly 65 percent White, 12 percent African American, 7 percent Hispanic, 6 percent Asian, and about 9 percent identifying as two or more races. About one out of three students can get free or low-cost lunch. The school spends about $18,600 per student each year, which shows that the community and district care a lot about education. Veterans Park Elementary School is in a well-established residential area in south Lexington. It has strong support from the neighborhood and a good reputation for balancing academics. The school's promise of student success continues with its small class sizes, good academic results, and welcoming learning environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%

Reading 62%

State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 62% in Reading.

48

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

697

Total Students

$63727

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.1%

Asian 5.2%

Hispanic 5.4%

Black 12.4%

Two+ Races 7.1%

Native Am. 1%

White

69.1%

Asian

5.2%

Hispanic

5.4%

Black

12.4%

Two+ Races

7.1%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 697

47.2%

329 Female

52.8%

368 Male

Student Population

697 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

352 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Veterans Park Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4351 CLEARWATER WAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40515

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Phone

(859) 381-3161

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Website

https://www.fcps.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In recent news The Lexington Fire Department picked a fifth-grader from Veterans Park Elementary to be the city's "Junior Fire Chief" after they wrote a great essay and made a poster about how important it is to know about smoke detectors and fire safety. The student will help spread safety messages around Lexington, go to events with the fire department, and visit local fire stations. This award shows that the school is committed to giving students more freedom in their learning and letting them experience things in the real world. It's a big deal for the person, and it also shows that Veterans Park Elementary is serious about getting kids involved outside of school and teaching them about their civic duty and learn the culture. As per the school news school has small classes and a diverse student body, which makes it a great place to build on these kinds of experiences and keep making its culture of leadership, scholarship, and community connection better.

FAQ

Q1. What can students do outside of school at Veterans Park Elementary School?

Ans. Students can join clubs for art, music, STEM, and academics that help them work together and come up with new ideas.

Q2. Does the school have programs for students who are gifted or have special needs?

Ans. Yes. It gives advanced students personalized special education help and more chances to learn.

Q3. How does Veterans Park Elementary School protect kids?

Ans. The school keeps a good atmosphere by using PBIS strategies, counseling, and regular supervision.

Q4. Do parents come to school events?

Ans. Yes. Family and PTA events help strengthen the relationship between home and school.

Q5. What community resources help students?

Ans. Working with local groups helps you learn more about school, health, and culture.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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