BLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blake Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 526 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, Blake 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.
Located in the Okolona neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Blake Elementary is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Blake Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for young learners, preparing them for middle school and beyond.
In addition to its core academic programs, Blake Elementary emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a supportive school culture. The campus on Bonaventure Blvd serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families. Through various school initiatives and consistent support services, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact Blake Elementary at (502) 485-8210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8210
BLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 526 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 29.8
- 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 526 students
- White
- 40.5%
- Black or African American
- 27.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.