Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Price 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 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Price Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Price Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Price Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
50%
11%
White
12%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Price Elementary School's ranking?
Price Elementary School is ranked #1104 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Price Elementary School often compared to?
Price Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Rangeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Price Elementary School?
428 students attend Price Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Price Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price Elementary School?
Price Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Price Elementary School offer ?
Price Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Price Elementary School part of?
Price Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Price Elementary School located?
Price Elementary School is located in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 8 other public schools located in Newburg.
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