Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Young 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1229 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
78%
11%
White
3%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Elementary School's ranking?
Young Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Young Elementary School often compared to?
Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Young Elementary School?
226 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Young Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Elementary School?
Young Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Elementary School part of?
Young Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Elementary School located?
Young Elementary School is located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Shawnee.
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