Hite Elementary

Hite Elementary serves 474 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Louisville's Jefferson County, earning a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks impressively at #196 out of 1,288 Kentucky elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide with an academic score of 8.4 out of 10. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, Hite maintains an 18.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio, providing students with reasonable access to individualized attention.

Academic performance shows particular strength in reading and language arts, where 57% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels. Mathematics presents an opportunity for growth, with 45% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school draws from an educated and economically stable community in the 40243 ZIP code, where 52% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $85,716.

This affluent suburban area features a median home value of $288,100 and maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.9% among its 11,943 residents. Located at 12408 Old Shelbyville Road, Hite Elementary sits in Louisville's large suburban landscape, serving families in a well-established neighborhood that values educational achievement and community involvement.