Kenwood Elementary

578 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenwood Elementary, located on Justan Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, functioning as a primary hub for academic and social development for young students in the area. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kenwood Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school prioritizes holistic growth, often incorporating programs designed to bolster literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging its position within the Louisville community, Kenwood strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its pupils for future academic success in the broader JCPS system and beyond.

578

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	127
Black	142
Asian	59
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (38.6 %)
Black
142 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
127 (22.0 %)
Asian
59 (10.2 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)485-8283
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 98

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kenwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kenwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	51.6%
Male	280	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)