Atkinson Academy
Tel:
(502)485-8203
- Atkinson Academy serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Atkinson Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Atkinson Academy's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atkinson Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atkinson Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1177 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 56% | 11% |
| White | 37% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atkinson Academy is The Academy @ Shawnee (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Western Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Byck Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Byck Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 530 students
0.7 miles
2328 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8221 0.7 PK-5 530 - Louisville Western Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 606 students
0.7 miles
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8345 0.7 6-8 606 - Louisville Portland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 295 students
0.8 miles
3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8313 0.8 K-5 295 - Louisville Young Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 529 students
0.8 miles
3526 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8354 0.8 PK-5 529 - Louisville The Academy @ Shawnee Grades: 6-12 | 757 students
0.9 miles
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8326 0.9 6-12 757
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