Goldsmith Elementary

3520 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220

607 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Goldsmith Elementary School, located in the neighborhood of Buechel in Louisville, Kentucky, serves a diverse student population as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and support services, Goldsmith aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With its central location on Goldsmith Lane, the school acts as a local hub, often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and provide equitable resources to all students. Through its focus on character development and student engagement, Goldsmith Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, supportive culture where children are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and persistent in their learning journey.

607

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goldsmith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	146
Black	193
Asian	72
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	4

Black
193 (31.8 %)
White
148 (24.4 %)
Hispanic
146 (24.1 %)
Asian
72 (11.9 %)
Two or More
44 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)485-8258
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 107

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Goldsmith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Goldsmith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	48.8%
Male	311	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)