Greenwood Elementary

5801 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary, located at 5801 Greenwood Road in the Pleasure Ridge Park area of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development for students in the surrounding community. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school success, the faculty and staff work to integrate core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Greenwood Elementary functions as a vital hub for the local neighborhood. The school prioritizes community involvement and family partnership, often hosting events and initiatives aimed at strengthening the connection between home and classroom. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Greenwood strives to address the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of equity and lifelong learning for children in the 40258 area.

457

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	44
Black	153
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	5

White
214 (46.8 %)
Black
153 (33.5 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.6 %)
Two or More
36 (7.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Greenwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Greenwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	49.5%
Male	231	50.5%

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