Blake Elementary School

3801 Bonaventure Blvd
Louisville, KY 40219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blake 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Blake Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Blake 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 Blake Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
#1158 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
30%
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15-19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
30%
8%
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Black
29%
11%
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White
31%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Blake Elementary School's ranking?
Blake Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Blake Elementary School often compared to?
Blake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Lick 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Blake Elementary School?
480 students attend Blake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Blake Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blake Elementary School?
Blake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blake Elementary School offer ?
Blake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blake Elementary School part of?
Blake Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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