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#1217 of 1,284 schools in KY
Wellington Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Kaufman Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
- Math 17% proficient (2025)
- Reading 22% proficient (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wellington Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellington 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$50,211
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller-williams EnvironmentalEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Crums Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Shacklette ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Kerrick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 364 | 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
- #128 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
Wellington Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellington Elementary
Wellington Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 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 Wellington Elementary
What grades does Wellington Elementary serve?
Wellington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wellington Elementary?
Wellington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellington Elementary rank in KY?
Wellington Elementary ranks #1,217 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Wellington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Wellington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellington Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wellington Elementary a charter school?
No, Wellington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wellington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellington Elementary?
74.4% of students at Wellington 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8343
- Area population (ZIP 40216)
- 43,764
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 40216; 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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