Auburndale Elementary School
Auburndale Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Auburndale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Auburndale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Auburndale Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Rankings
Auburndale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Auburndale Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #858 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 7% |
| Black | 23% | 10% |
| White | 45% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Auburndale Elementary School is South Park Tapp (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lassiter Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Lassiter Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 987 students10
0.8 miles
8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288 0.8 6-8 987 - Louisville Kenwood Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 567 students10
1.0 miles
7420 Justan Ave
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8283 1 K-5 567 - Fairdale South Park Tapp Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 74 students10
1.8 miles
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748 1.8 6-12 74 - Fairdale Fairdale High School Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,210 student10
2.1 miles
1001 Fairdale Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248 2.1 9-12 1,210 - Fairdale Fairdale Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 575 students10
2.3 miles
10104 Mitchell Hill Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8247 2.3 K-5 575
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