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#143 of 218 private schools in KY
Ascenson
Elementary School
4600 LYNNBROOK DR, Louisville, KY 40220
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kentucky private schools
#143 of 218
In Louisville
#46 of 62
public schools
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Ascenson
Elementary School in Louisville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ascenson
Ascenson is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY. Ascenson serves approximately 219 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ascenson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 218 private schools in KY.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- KY avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Ascenson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ascenson is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Ascenson compares to 141 public schools serving similar grades in Louisville, KY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ascenson (this school) | 5.7 |
| Greathouse/Shryock Traditional | 8.6 |
| The Brook-Dupont | — |
| Alex R. Kennedy Elementary | 4.2 |
| Lowe Elementary | 7.2 |
| St Matthews Elementary | 4.9 |
| The Phoenix School of Discovery | 5.9 |
| Klondike Lane Elementary | 4.3 |
| Newcomer Academy | 5.6 |
| Goldsmith Elementary | 5.8 |
| Binet School | — |
| Cochrane Elementary | 5.2 |
| The Brook-KMI | 4.5 |
| Watterson Elementary | 4.1 |
| Westport Middle | 6.9 |
| Bowen Elementary | 7.1 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.4 |
| Wilder Elementary | 5.9 |
| Boys & Girls Haven | — |
| Crosby Middle | 5.8 |
| Jeffersontown Elementary | 3.2 |
Showing 20 of 141 schools. View all schools in Louisville
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4600 LYNNBROOK DR, Louisville, KY 40220
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ascenson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greathouse/Shryock Traditional (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MEREDITH-DUNN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Louisville | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| The Brook-Dupont Louisville | 0.6 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI TORAH ACADEMY Louisville | 0.8 mi | — |
| LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Louisville | 1.0 mi | — |
| LOUISVILLE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Louisville | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| MEREDITH-DUNN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Alex R. Kennedy Elementary Louisville | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Waggener High Louisville | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| The Phoenix School of Discovery Louisville | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| FRIENDS SCHOOL Louisville | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Lowe Elementary Louisville | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| St Matthews Elementary Louisville | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| RSM LOUISVILLE LLC Louisville | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Louisville | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Klondike Lane Elementary Louisville | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| HARVEY BROWNE PRESCHOOL Louisville | 1.9 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Louisville | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,502
Median Home Value
$249,700
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
Population
33,893
College Educated
43.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School Ashland, KY | 5.7 |
| Jones Fork Elementary School Mousie, KY | 5.7 |
| Livermore Elementary School Livermore, KY | 5.7 |
| Panther Academy Elizabethtown, KY | 5.7 |
| HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Covington, KY | 5.8 |
| John M. Stumbo Elementary School Grethel, KY | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ascenson
What grades does Ascenson serve?
Ascenson serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ascenson?
Ascenson has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascenson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascenson is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascenson rank in KY?
Ascenson ranks #143 of 218 private schools in KY.
What is Ascenson's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascenson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ascenson a private school?
Yes, Ascenson is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ascenson a religious school?
Ascenson has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 451-2535
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