Fern Creek Elementary School

8815 Ferndale Rd
Louisville, KY 40291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fern Creek 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 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fern Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Fern Creek Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Fern Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Creek Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#1111 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fern Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fern Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
8%
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Black
33%
11%
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White
33%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Fern Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fern Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fern Creek Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fern Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Fern Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Fern Creek Elementary School?
670 students attend Fern Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Fern Creek Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Creek Elementary School?
Fern Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fern Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fern Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Creek Elementary School part of?
Fern Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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