Greenwood Elementary School
Tel:
(502) 485-8260
Greenwood Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Greenwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Greenwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1113 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 30% | 10% |
| White | 55% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Greenwood Elementary School is Pleasure Ridge Park High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Conway Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eisenhower Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Pleasure Ridge Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,699 student
0.1 miles
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311 0.1 9-12 1,699 - Louisville Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.5 miles
5300 Jessamine Lane
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8244 0.5 K-5 572 - Louisville Conway Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
1.1 miles
6300 Terry Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8233 1.1 6-8 809 - Louisville Sanders Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
1.1 miles
8408 Terry Rd
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8322 1.1 PK-5 456 - Louisville Shacklette Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
1.1 miles
5310 Mercury Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8325 1.1 PK-5 415
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