MCFERRAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Mcferran Preparatory Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 906 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 57 teachers, Mcferran Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mcferran Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school located in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and its focused "Preparatory" approach, which aims to provide students with a strong foundation for middle school, high school, and beyond. The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and community engagement.
The academy is well-regarded for its efforts to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, McFerran often incorporates extracurricular activities and programs designed to enhance social-emotional growth and academic enrichment. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Louisville community and promoting a structured, goal-oriented atmosphere, Mcferran Preparatory Academy strives to prepare its young scholars to become confident and capable learners.
For more information, contact Mcferran Preparatory Academy at (502) 485-8297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40208-1606
(502) 485-8297
MCFERRAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 906 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 906
- Teachers:
- 57
- 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 906 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCFERRAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- White
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.