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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 40215


At a glance
4
Schools
2,057
Students
Top rankedHazelwood Elementary649th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Jacob Elementary up 7 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 40215 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 4 elementary schools that are consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages. Semple Elementary, Hazelwood Elementary, Jacob Elementary, and Frayser Elementary all rank in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with Jacob Elementary being the lowest ranked at 685 out of 687 in 2022-2023.

The schools in this area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores in core subjects like math and reading compared to Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages, and very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, the academic performance of these schools remains poor, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Overall, the elementary schools in the 40215 zip code area face significant hurdles in providing quality education to their students. Targeted interventions and resources will be crucial to improving outcomes and supporting the communities these schools serve.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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