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#935 of 1,284 schools in KY
Slaughter Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3805 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Slaughter Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Slaughter Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$52,271
Median home value
$186,000
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Okolona ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Rangeland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 504 | 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.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #65 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
Slaughter Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slaughter Elementary
Slaughter Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slaughter Elementary
What grades does Slaughter Elementary serve?
Slaughter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Slaughter Elementary?
Slaughter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaughter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaughter Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Slaughter Elementary rank in KY?
Slaughter Elementary ranks #935 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Slaughter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Slaughter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Slaughter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slaughter Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Slaughter Elementary a charter school?
No, Slaughter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Slaughter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Slaughter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slaughter Elementary?
76.3% of students at Slaughter 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
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8328
- Area population (ZIP 40219)
- 39,107
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 40219; 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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