Below Average
#1159 of 1,284 schools in KY
Semple Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
724 Denmark Street, Louisville, KY 40215
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Semple Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Semple 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$42,762
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frayser ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Churchill Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Hazelwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Jacob ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 520 | 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.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #112 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
Semple Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Semple Elementary
Semple Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,159 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Semple Elementary
What grades does Semple Elementary serve?
Semple Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Semple Elementary?
Semple Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Semple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Semple Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Semple Elementary rank in KY?
Semple Elementary ranks #1,159 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Semple Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Semple Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Semple Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Semple Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Semple Elementary a charter school?
No, Semple Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Semple Elementary a Title I school?
No, Semple Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Semple Elementary?
77.6% of students at Semple 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8324
- Area population (ZIP 40215)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 40215; 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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