Summary:
The 40217 zip code area of Louisville, Kentucky is home to two public magnet elementary schools serving grades K-5: Audubon Traditional Elementary and Shelby Academy. While Audubon Traditional Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, Shelby Academy struggles academically, revealing a significant performance gap between the two institutions within the same zip code.
Audubon Traditional Elementary consistently outperforms both the Jefferson County and statewide averages in various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 68% of 5th graders at Audubon Traditional Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to only 30% for Jefferson County and 43% for Kentucky. The school also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, matching the state average.
In contrast, Shelby Academy lags behind significantly, with only 14% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, far below the district and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%. Despite the higher spending per student at Shelby Academy ($27,946 vs. $18,183 at Audubon Traditional Elementary), the school's academic performance remains significantly worse, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
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