Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cane Run 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 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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: Cane Run Elementary serves the west part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cane Run Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cane Run 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 Cane Run Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1241 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
62%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
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)40.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Cane Run Elementary School's ranking?
Cane Run 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 Cane Run Elementary School often compared to?
Cane Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Taylor Elementary School, Carter Traditional 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 Cane Run Elementary School?
401 students attend Cane Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cane Run Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cane Run Elementary School?
Cane Run Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cane Run Elementary School offer ?
Cane Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cane Run Elementary School part of?
Cane Run Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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