St Joseph Children's Home

2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-8, St Joseph Children's Home 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St Joseph Children's Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

St Joseph Children's Home's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

St Joseph Children's Home ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Joseph Children's Home is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1177 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St Joseph Children's Home and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St Joseph Children's Home and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
11%
11%
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White
77%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of St Joseph Children's Home and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
6%
9%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Joseph Children's Home's ranking?
St Joseph Children's Home is ranked #1177 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend St Joseph Children's Home?
26 students attend St Joseph Children's Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of St Joseph Children's Home students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Joseph Children's Home?
St Joseph Children's Home has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does St Joseph Children's Home offer ?
St Joseph Children's Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St Joseph Children's Home part of?
St Joseph Children's Home is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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