Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Greathouse/shryock Traditional's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greathouse/shryock Traditional ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greathouse/shryock Traditional is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
19%
11%
White
42%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greathouse/shryock Traditional's ranking?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is ranked #5 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Greathouse/shryock Traditional?
601 students attend Greathouse/shryock Traditional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Greathouse/shryock Traditional students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greathouse/shryock Traditional?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greathouse/shryock Traditional offer ?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greathouse/shryock Traditional part of?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Greathouse/shryock Traditional located?
Greathouse/shryock Traditional is located in the Hikes Point neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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