Frederick Law Olmsted South

5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Law Olmsted South 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 3% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Law Olmsted South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Frederick Law Olmsted South's student population of 620 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederick Law Olmsted South 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 Frederick Law Olmsted South is 0.69, 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)
#1175 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
30%
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24%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Law Olmsted South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
46%
11%
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White
26%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Frederick Law Olmsted South and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Law Olmsted South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick Law Olmsted South's ranking?
Frederick Law Olmsted South is ranked #1175 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Frederick Law Olmsted South often compared to?
Frederick Law Olmsted Southis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted South?
620 students attend Frederick Law Olmsted South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Frederick Law Olmsted South students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Law Olmsted South?
Frederick Law Olmsted South has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted South offer ?
Frederick Law Olmsted South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Law Olmsted South part of?
Frederick Law Olmsted South is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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