Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bloom Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloom Elementary serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bloom Elementary School's student population of 533 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 Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bloom Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#112 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom Elementary School's ranking?
Bloom Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bloom Elementary School often compared to?
Bloom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Engelhard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bloom Elementary School?
533 students attend Bloom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bloom Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloom Elementary School?
Bloom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bloom Elementary School offer ?
Bloom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bloom Elementary School part of?
Bloom Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Bloom Elementary School located?
Bloom Elementary School is located in the Tyler Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Make your play ground bigger kids like to play and that is too small and if the work hard then they can play hard tell your students that if you need money to make the play ground bigger then have a fundraiser wash cars bake sell that's all I have to say have donations have students active whit it my daughter goes there she says it's fun but the play ground is small she says I work hard but I can't play hard
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