LAUKHUF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laukhuf Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 455 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 24 teachers, Laukhuf Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Laukhuf Elementary School, located on Capewood Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a neighborhood school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational learning and student development. As part of a large urban school district, Laukhuf places a strong emphasis on providing a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, striving to meet the individual academic and social-emotional needs of its student population through a structured elementary curriculum.

Beyond core academic instruction, Laukhuf Elementary typically engages the local community through parent-teacher involvement and various school-wide programs designed to enhance the student experience. The school aims to prepare its young learners for middle school by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character education. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by JCPS, Laukhuf works to maintain a focus on student growth and achievement while serving the specific needs of families in the southern Louisville area.

For more information, contact Laukhuf Elementary at (502) 485-8289 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.