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#178 of 218 private schools in KY

The Virginia Chance School

Elementary School · Louisville, KY

A private elementary school in Louisville, KY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

4200 LIME KILN LN, Louisville, KY 40222

  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,118
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index35%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment125
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where The Virginia Chance School 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$81,623

Median home value

$347,000

Median rent

$1,326/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

56%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White80.0%
Black8.0%
Asian4.0%
Two or More4.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–52.0 mi461Compare →
Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.5 mi557Compare →
Norton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–52.7 mi728Compare →
Utica Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.7 mi567Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Virginia Chance School is listed in Louisville, KY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Virginia Chance School

The Virginia Chance School is a private elementary school in Louisville, KY, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 218 private schools in KY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Virginia Chance School

What grades does The Virginia Chance School serve?

The Virginia Chance School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend The Virginia Chance School?

The Virginia Chance School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Virginia Chance School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Virginia Chance School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Virginia Chance School rank in KY?

The Virginia Chance School ranks #178 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is The Virginia Chance School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Virginia Chance School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Virginia Chance School a private school?

Yes, The Virginia Chance School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Virginia Chance School a religious school?

No, The Virginia Chance School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
125
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 40222)
21,634
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
40.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 40222; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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