JACOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jacob Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 625 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 36 teachers, Jacob 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.

Jacob Elementary, located at 3701 East Wheatmore Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. The school is situated in the Taylor-Berry neighborhood, providing an educational foundation for a diverse student body within the urban core of Louisville. As part of a large school district, Jacob Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an integral part of its local community, often acting as a hub for families in the 40215 area. Like many schools in the JCPS system, Jacob Elementary emphasizes equitable access to educational resources and offers various support programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school strives to promote academic growth while encouraging students to develop positive relationships with their peers and educators.

For more information, contact Jacob Elementary at (502) 485-8271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.