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#722 of 1,284 schools in KY
Dunn Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2010 Rudy Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunn Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dunn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$98,583
Median home value
$401,500
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
67.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| St Albert the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Bates ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 576 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Dunn Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunn Elementary
Dunn Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunn Elementary
What grades does Dunn Elementary serve?
Dunn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dunn Elementary?
Dunn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunn Elementary rank in KY?
Dunn Elementary ranks #722 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Dunn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dunn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunn Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dunn Elementary a charter school?
No, Dunn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dunn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunn Elementary?
30.2% of students at Dunn 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8240
- Area population (ZIP 40207)
- 28,633
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 40207; 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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