Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Byck 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byck Elementary serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byck Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Byck 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 Byck Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1241 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
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)40.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Byck Elementary School's ranking?
Byck Elementary School is ranked #1241 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Byck Elementary School often compared to?
Byck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkinson Academy, Brandeis Elementary School, Wellington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Byck Elementary School?
272 students attend Byck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Byck Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byck Elementary School?
Byck Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byck Elementary School offer ?
Byck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Byck Elementary School part of?
Byck Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Byck Elementary School located?
Byck Elementary School is located in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Russell.
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