ST JOSEPH CHILDREN'S HOME

St Joseph Children's Home is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 22 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 3 teachers, St Joseph Children's Home has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

St. Joseph Children’s Home, located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky, is a historic institution with a legacy of service dating back to 1849. Originally founded to care for children orphaned by cholera outbreaks, the organization has evolved over more than 170 years into a comprehensive multi-service agency. Today, it operates as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and families facing trauma, abuse, or neglect.

The facility offers a wide array of specialized services, including residential treatment programs for children in state custody, therapeutic foster care, and adoption services. Beyond its residential care, St. Joseph Children’s Home is well-known in the Louisville community for its educational and extracurricular programs, as well as its long-standing commitment to family preservation and reunification. Through its various clinical and social support systems, the organization remains a vital resource for vulnerable youth, aiming to provide them with the stability, advocacy, and professional care necessary to heal and thrive.

For more information, contact St Joseph Children's Home at (502) 893-0241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.