Serving 26 students in grades 2-12, Bellewood Childrens Home 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
27%
11%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
71%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Bellewood Childrens Home?
26 students attend Bellewood Childrens Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bellewood Childrens Home students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellewood Childrens Home?
Bellewood Childrens Home has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellewood Childrens Home offer ?
Bellewood Childrens Home offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Bellewood Childrens Home part of?
Bellewood Childrens Home is part of Jefferson County School District.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
