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Breckinridge-franklin Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1351 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Breckinridge-franklin Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breckinridge-franklin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,543
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #116 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breckinridge-franklin Elementary
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breckinridge-franklin Elementary
What grades does Breckinridge-franklin Elementary serve?
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Breckinridge-franklin Elementary?
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge-franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge-franklin Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Breckinridge-franklin Elementary rank in KY?
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary ranks #1,173 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Breckinridge-franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Breckinridge-franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Breckinridge-franklin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breckinridge-franklin Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Breckinridge-franklin Elementary a charter school?
No, Breckinridge-franklin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Breckinridge-franklin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Breckinridge-franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breckinridge-franklin Elementary?
76.8% of students at Breckinridge-franklin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8215
- Area population (ZIP 40206)
- 20,345
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40206; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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