Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Trail 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 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Trail Elementary serves the southwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Trail Elementary School's student population of 649 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
649 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
We are lifelong learners, here for teaching & learning.
School Rankings
Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1180 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Trail Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Indian Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luhr Elementary School, Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary School?
649 students attend Indian Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Indian Trail Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indian Trail Elementary School offer ?
Indian Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian Trail Elementary School part of?
Indian Trail Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Indian Trail Elementary School located?
Indian Trail Elementary School is located in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 8 other public schools located in Newburg.
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