SEMPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Semple Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 597 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 39 teachers, Semple Elementary 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.

Semple Elementary School, located on Denmark Street in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students within the Jefferson County Public School district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

The school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by utilizing a curriculum centered on core subjects, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to enrich the educational experience. By maintaining close ties to the surrounding Louisville community, Semple Elementary works to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families partner together to promote student achievement and a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Semple Elementary at (502) 485-8324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.