Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zachary Taylor 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zachary Taylor Elementary serves the northeast part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zachary Taylor Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zachary Taylor 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 Zachary Taylor Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1168 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)35%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Zachary Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Zachary Taylor Elementary School is ranked #1168 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Zachary Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Zachary Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilder 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Zachary Taylor Elementary School?
260 students attend Zachary Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Zachary Taylor Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zachary Taylor Elementary School?
Zachary Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Zachary Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Zachary Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zachary Taylor Elementary School part of?
Zachary Taylor Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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