Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School
- Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1073 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 21% | 10% |
| White | 58% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Wilkerson Traditional Elementary School is The Phoenix School Of Discovery (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sanders Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Sanders Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.7 miles
8408 Terry Rd
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8322 0.7 PK-5 456 - Louisville Johnsontown Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 354 students
1.0 miles
7201 Johnsontown Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8278 1.0 K-5 354 - Louisville Dixie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
10201 Casalanda Dr
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8238 1.1 PK-5 450 - Louisville The Phoenix School Of Discovery Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 330 students
1.1 miles
3741 Pulliam Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-7700 1.1 4-12 330 - Louisville Valley High School Magnet School
Grades: 8-12 | 1,035 student
1.1 miles
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339 1.1 8-12 1,035
School Reviews
| 5 this is the best school every the people are nice and if you need help with anything then they would drop what they are doing just to help you. - Posted by Student/Alumni - mom |
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