Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School serves the northeast part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 369 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Every Child Matters
Average Class Size
380 students
School Rankings
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
21%
10%
Black
26%
11%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School?
369 students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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