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Jeffersontown Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3610 Cedarwood Way, Louisville, KY 40299
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jeffersontown Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jeffersontown Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$85,419
Median home value
$274,900
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40299; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Tully ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 795 | Compare → |
| Academy for Individual ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Cochrane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #139 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
Jeffersontown Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jeffersontown Elementary
What grades does Jeffersontown Elementary serve?
Jeffersontown Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jeffersontown Elementary?
Jeffersontown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffersontown Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jeffersontown Elementary rank in KY?
Jeffersontown Elementary ranks #1,251 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Jeffersontown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jeffersontown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Jeffersontown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeffersontown Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jeffersontown Elementary a charter school?
No, Jeffersontown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jeffersontown Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jeffersontown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeffersontown Elementary?
60.1% of students at Jeffersontown 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8274
- Area population (ZIP 40299)
- 41,724
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 40299; 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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