Summary:
The 40216 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 140 out of 157 districts in the state and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant challenges facing these schools, with multiple institutions struggling with low performance, high poverty, and chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Schaffner Traditional Elementary appears to be the highest performing, with test scores closer to the county and state averages, though it is still only rated 2 out of 5 stars. In contrast, Mill Creek Elementary ranks near the bottom of all Kentucky elementary schools, with a 0 out of 5 star rating and significantly below-average test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. Similarly, Crums Lane Elementary and Wellington Elementary also rank in the bottom quartile of Kentucky elementary schools and have very low proficiency rates on state assessments.
Across the board, the schools in this zip code are performing well below the county and state averages on state assessments, suggesting significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the high rates of economic disadvantage among students, with free or reduced-price lunch eligibility ranging from 56% to 79%, seem to be closely linked to the low academic outcomes. Despite relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $18,326 to $25,286, the data indicates a disconnect between spending and outcomes, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need to re-evaluate spending priorities.
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