Atkinson Academy

2811 Duncan Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Atkinson Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atkinson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Atkinson Academy's student population of 314 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Atkinson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkinson Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1190 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
30%
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10-14%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
60%
11%
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White
27%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atkinson Academy's ranking?
Atkinson Academy is ranked #1190 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Atkinson Academy often compared to?
Atkinson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Byck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Atkinson Academy?
314 students attend Atkinson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Atkinson Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson Academy?
Atkinson Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atkinson Academy offer ?
Atkinson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atkinson Academy part of?
Atkinson Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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