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Young Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3526 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40212
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Young Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 29 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$35,389
Median home value
$78,100
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Atkinson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Brandeis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Byck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 265 | 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
- #125 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
Young Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Elementary
Young Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Elementary
What grades does Young Elementary serve?
Young Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Young Elementary?
Young Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Elementary is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Elementary rank in KY?
Young Elementary ranks #1,205 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Young Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Young Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Young Elementary a charter school?
No, Young Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Young Elementary a Title I school?
No, Young Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Elementary?
82.7% of students at Young 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
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8354
- Area population (ZIP 40212)
- 15,160
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40212; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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