CANE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cane Run Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Cane Run Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cane Run Elementary School, located on Cane Run Road in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Cane Run Elementary prioritizes building strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school frequently engages in initiatives designed to promote inclusivity and student engagement, ensuring that families remain active participants in the educational process. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming climate, Cane Run strives to be a pillar of stability and growth for the students and families living in the Louisville area.
For more information, contact Cane Run Elementary at (502) 485-8223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8223
CANE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 410
- Teachers:
- 28.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 410 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANE RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.7%
- White
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.