BRANDEIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brandeis Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 558 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, Brandeis Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Brandeis Elementary School, located at 2817 West Kentucky Street in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Serving students in the Park Hill neighborhood and surrounding areas, the school is deeply rooted in its local community. It is known for its commitment to providing foundational education in a supportive environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

As part of the JCPS system, Brandeis Elementary emphasizes equitable access to resources and strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. The school typically offers a standard elementary curriculum supplemented by district-wide initiatives designed to boost literacy and mathematics proficiency. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community, Brandeis works to overcome the unique challenges of the urban educational landscape while nurturing the individual talents of its young learners.

For more information, contact Brandeis Elementary at (502) 485-8214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.