Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Waller-williams Environmental 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 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 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waller Environmental's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Louisville, KY, covering approximately 394.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waller-williams Environmental's student population of 64 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We will provide a positive, structured, and nurturing environment conducive to emotional and behavioral growth for all students.
School Rankings
Waller-williams Environmental 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 Waller-williams Environmental is 0.43, 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
#1235 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
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)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-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 Waller-williams Environmental's ranking?
Waller-williams Environmental is ranked #1235 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Waller-williams Environmental often compared to?
Waller-williams Environmentalis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Waller-williams Environmental?
The graduation rate of Waller-williams Environmental is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Waller-williams Environmental?
64 students attend Waller-williams Environmental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Waller-williams Environmental students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waller-williams Environmental?
Waller-williams Environmental has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waller-williams Environmental offer ?
Waller-williams Environmental offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waller-williams Environmental part of?
Waller-williams Environmental is part of Jefferson County School District.
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