Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blake Elementary School 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 10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blake Elementary serves the southern part of Louisville, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blake Elementary School's student population of 561 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Blake 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 Blake Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1223 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
23%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blake Elementary School's ranking?
Blake Elementary School is ranked #1223 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Blake Elementary School often compared to?
Blake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Lick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Blake Elementary School?
561 students attend Blake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Blake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blake Elementary School?
Blake Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blake Elementary School offer ?
Blake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blake Elementary School part of?
Blake Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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