Below Average
#1100 of 1,284 schools in KY
Shepherdsville Elementary
Elementary School · Bullitt County · Shepherdsville, KY
A Bullitt County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
527 W Blue Lick Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shepherdsville Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shepherdsville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shepherdsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,083
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40165; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Brooks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 469 | 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.
Bullitt County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shepherdsville Elementary is listed in Bullitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shepherdsville Elementary
Shepherdsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Shepherdsville, KY, part of Bullitt County, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherdsville Elementary
What grades does Shepherdsville Elementary serve?
Shepherdsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shepherdsville Elementary?
Shepherdsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherdsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherdsville Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shepherdsville Elementary rank in KY?
Shepherdsville Elementary ranks #1,100 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Shepherdsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherdsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Shepherdsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepherdsville Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shepherdsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Shepherdsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shepherdsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shepherdsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shepherdsville Elementary?
71.9% of students at Shepherdsville 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bullitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (502) 869-7000
- Area population (ZIP 40165)
- 38,533
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 40165; 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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