At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464.5
Deep Springs Elementary School: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Deep Springs Elementary School
Deep Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lexington. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.7%) and Black (29.4%). English learners represent 32.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Deep Springs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black29.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Clays Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Millcreek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Glendover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
Southern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
567 reported students
Public schools near Deep Springs Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary Magnet School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 584 | 0.7 mi |
| Northern Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 424 | 0.9 mi |
| Yates Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 438 | 0.9 mi |
| Mary Todd Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 405 | 1.5 mi |
| Arlington Elementary School Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 322 | 1.7 mi |
| William Wells Brown Elementary Elementary · Fayette County | PK–05 | 300 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deep Springs Elementary School
What grades does Deep Springs Elementary School serve?
Deep Springs Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Deep Springs Elementary School?
Deep Springs Elementary School reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deep Springs Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 521 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deep Springs Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deep Springs Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Deep Springs Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Deep Springs Elementary School in?
Deep Springs Elementary School is part of Fayette County, based in Lexington, KY, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deep Springs Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dixie Elementary Magnet School (0.7 mi), Northern Elementary School (0.9 mi), Yates Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.