Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King Elementary serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
King 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 King Elementary School is 0.31, which is less 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
#1245 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)46.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #1245 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are King Elementary School often compared to?
King Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
306 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of King Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is King Elementary School located?
King Elementary School is located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Shawnee.
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