Smyrna Elementary School

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smyrna Elementary School is a public school located in the Okolona area of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body. The campus at 6401 Outer Loop serves as a community hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Smyrna Elementary is dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and encourages parental involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage young learners, including initiatives aimed at literacy and mathematical proficiency. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community partnerships, Smyrna Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children within the Louisville suburban landscape.

509

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smyrna Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	133
Black	131
Asian	14
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
133 (26.1 %)
Black
131 (25.7 %)
Two or More
27 (5.3 %)
Asian
14 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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)485-8329
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smyrna Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smyrna Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	46.2%
Male	274	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)