YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Young Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 509 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, Young Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Young Elementary, located at 3526 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving the local community within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated in the historic West End of Louisville, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational education to students in a region that has historically prioritized community revitalization and educational accessibility.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through structured academic programming and a supportive environment. As part of the JCPS system, Young Elementary works to meet the diverse needs of its student population by emphasizing core literacy and mathematics skills, while often incorporating initiatives designed to foster social-emotional growth and community engagement. By serving families in the 40212 zip code, the school plays a vital role in local efforts to ensure that students in the West End have equitable access to resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a pathway to academic success.

For more information, contact Young Elementary at (502) 485-8354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.