FERN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fern Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 597 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Fern Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Fern Creek Elementary, located in the Fairmount area of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, Fern Creek strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fern Creek Elementary is known for its focus on building strong home-school partnerships and community engagement. The school frequently utilizes its neighborhood setting to provide a supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of every child. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing campus, Fern Creek aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Fern Creek Elementary at (502) 485-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8815 Ferndale Rd
Louisville, KY 40291-2627
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FERN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 597 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
597
Teachers:
35.63
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 597 students

White
41.7%
Black or African American
26.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.1%
Asian
9.0%
Two or more races
6.4%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.