King Elementary School
Tel:
(502)485-8285
- King Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
King Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- King Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- King Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1197 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 83% | 11% |
| White | 4% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to King Elementary School is The Academy @ Shawnee (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Academy @ Shawnee (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Academy @ Shawnee (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville The Academy @ Shawnee Grades: 6-12 | 757 students
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(502)485-8326 0.5 6-12 757 - Louisville Esl Newcomer Academy Alternative School
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Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-6324 0.5 6-10 571 - Louisville Young Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 529 students
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Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8354 0.7 PK-5 529 - Louisville Foster Traditional Academy Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
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Louisville, KY 40211
(502)485-8253 1.3 PK-5 586 - Louisville Atkinson Academy Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
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Louisville, KY 40212
(502)485-8203 1.4 PK-5 457
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