Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shacklette 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shacklette Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shacklette Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shacklette 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 Shacklette Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1074 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
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)25.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Shacklette Elementary School's ranking?
Shacklette Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shacklette Elementary School often compared to?
Shacklette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kerrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Shacklette Elementary School?
429 students attend Shacklette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Shacklette Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shacklette Elementary School?
Shacklette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shacklette Elementary School offer ?
Shacklette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shacklette Elementary School part of?
Shacklette Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Shacklette Elementary School located?
Shacklette Elementary School is located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Pleasure Ridge Park.
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