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Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 138 public elementary schools serving 68,992 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
168 Schools
1,078 Schools
# Students
95,171 Students
447,031 Students
# Teachers
6,057 Teachers
30,227 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.46
# American Indian Students
124 Students
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,618 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14,242 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
35,337 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
37%
11%
# White Students
35,013 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
37%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
130 Students
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,707 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,417
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
6,991
45,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,247
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,901
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,264
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,097
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,268
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,947
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,010
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,179
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,506
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,169
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,720
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,260
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
195
57
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,846 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,600 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$1,603 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,809
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,846
$13,943
Best Jefferson County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #33.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Lowe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Stopher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #66.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #99.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1010.
Wheeler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Norton Commons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1212.
Tully Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1313.
Dunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1414.
Farmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #1515.
Bloom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1616.
Hite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12408 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
Bowen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Grades: K-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1818.
Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Grades: K-5
| 15 students
Rank: #2323.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #2626.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2727.
Crosby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2828.
Chenoweth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3622 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2929.
Middletown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Price Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8353
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3131.
Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #3232.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #3333.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Jessamine Lane
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8244
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8244
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #3434.
Louisville Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #3535.
Bates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
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