Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Trunnell 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 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trunnell Elementary serves the western part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.9 miles from the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trunnell Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Trunnell 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 Trunnell Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1179 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)31.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Trunnell Elementary School's ranking?
Trunnell Elementary School is ranked #1179 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Trunnell Elementary School often compared to?
Trunnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Layne Elementary School, Stonestreet Elementary School, Kenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Trunnell Elementary School?
528 students attend Trunnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Trunnell Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trunnell Elementary School?
Trunnell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trunnell Elementary School offer ?
Trunnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Trunnell Elementary School part of?
Trunnell Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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