St. Matthews Elementary School

601 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Matthews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Matthews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

St. Matthews Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Matthews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Matthews Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#714 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of St. Matthews Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
11%
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White
58%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St. Matthews Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of St. Matthews Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Matthews Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Matthews Elementary School's ranking?
St. Matthews Elementary School is ranked #714 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are St. Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
St. Matthews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenoweth Elementary School, Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend St. Matthews Elementary School?
563 students attend St. Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of St. Matthews Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Matthews Elementary School?
St. Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. Matthews Elementary School offer ?
St. Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Matthews Elementary School part of?
St. Matthews Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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