Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hartstern 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 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartstern Elementary serves the southern part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartstern Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To nurture scholar success through effective teamwork.
School Rankings
Hartstern 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 Hartstern Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#949 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
40%
10%
Black
32%
11%
White
17%
71%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartstern Elementary School's ranking?
Hartstern Elementary School is ranked #949 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hartstern Elementary School often compared to?
Hartstern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okolona Elementary School, Luhr Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hartstern Elementary School?
597 students attend Hartstern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hartstern Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartstern Elementary School?
Hartstern Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hartstern Elementary School offer ?
Hartstern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartstern Elementary School part of?
Hartstern Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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