Bloom Elementary School

1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 540 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bloom Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#112 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
55%
38%
62%
45%
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
540 students attend Bloom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bloom Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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   10/31/2015
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
- Posted by Parent - keonn

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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