Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bloom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bloom Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
9%
11%
White
80%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom Elementary School's ranking?
Bloom Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bloom Elementary School often compared to?
Bloom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Engelhard Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Bloom Elementary School?
513 students attend Bloom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bloom Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloom Elementary School?
Bloom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bloom Elementary School offer ?
Bloom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloom Elementary School part of?
Bloom Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bloom Elementary School located?
Bloom Elementary School is located in the Tyler Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2015
Make your play ground bigger kids like to play and that is too small and if the work hard then they can play hard tell your students that if you need money to make the play ground bigger then have a fundraiser wash cars bake sell that's all I have to say have donations have students active whit it my daughter goes there she says it's fun but the play ground is small she says I work hard but I can't play hard
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