Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Lick 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 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Lick Elementary serves the southern part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Lick Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Our students will be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for middle school.
School Rankings
Blue Lick 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 Blue Lick Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#810 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)30.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Blue Lick Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Lick Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Blue Lick Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Lick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Blue Lick Elementary School?
508 students attend Blue Lick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Blue Lick Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Lick Elementary School?
Blue Lick Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Lick Elementary School offer ?
Blue Lick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Blue Lick Elementary School part of?
Blue Lick Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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