KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

King Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 396 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, King Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

King Elementary is a public school located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated on Vermont Avenue, the school plays a central role in its local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the 40211 zip code. Like many schools in the JCPS system, King Elementary is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and supportive staff. Beyond core academics, King Elementary often engages in initiatives aimed at strengthening community partnerships and ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a large urban school district, it functions as a critical anchor for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact King Elementary at (502) 485-8285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.