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Red Oak Elementary School vs. Squires Elementary School

Should you attend Red Oak Elementary School or Squires Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Red Oak Elementary School
921 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Squires Elementary School
3337 Squire Oak Dr.
Lexington, KY 40515
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Squires Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 505 students in grades 1-5, Red Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 419 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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-5
Total Students
505 students
419 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Squires Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Oak Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Squires Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Squires Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jessamine County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Squires Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayette County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#548 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#129 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Red Oak Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Squires Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in KY)
59%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squires Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squires Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squires Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Red Oak Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Squires Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
93
78
Grade 2 Students
108
71
Grade 3 Students
97
54
Grade 4 Students
101
77
Grade 5 Students
106
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Red Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jessamine County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Squires Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jessamine County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Squires Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jessamine County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Squires Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jessamine County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Squires Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Red Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jessamine County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Squires Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Squires Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Red Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Squires Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Red Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jessamine County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Squires Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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