Jeffersontown Elementary School

3610 Cedarwood Way
Louisville, KY 40299
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jeffersontown 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 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jeffersontown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Jeffersontown Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Jeffersontown Elementary School 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 Jeffersontown Elementary School is 0.72, 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
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State Level (KY)
#1082 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
30%
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27%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
8%
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Black
23%
11%
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White
43%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Jeffersontown Elementary School's ranking?
Jeffersontown Elementary School is ranked #1082 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Jeffersontown Elementary School?
630 students attend Jeffersontown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jeffersontown Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffersontown Elementary School?
Jeffersontown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jeffersontown Elementary School offer ?
Jeffersontown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeffersontown Elementary School part of?
Jeffersontown Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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