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#1240 of 1,284 schools in KY
Trunnell Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7609 St. Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY 40214
- Math 14% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trunnell Elementary score 15% 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 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trunnell 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$53,563
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40214; 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 Paul Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Kerrick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Kenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 399 | 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
- #134 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
Trunnell Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trunnell Elementary
Trunnell Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trunnell Elementary
What grades does Trunnell Elementary serve?
Trunnell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Trunnell Elementary?
Trunnell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trunnell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trunnell Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trunnell Elementary rank in KY?
Trunnell Elementary ranks #1,240 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Trunnell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Trunnell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Trunnell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trunnell Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trunnell Elementary a charter school?
No, Trunnell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trunnell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Trunnell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trunnell Elementary?
70.5% of students at Trunnell 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
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8337
- Area population (ZIP 40214)
- 45,986
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 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 40214; 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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