Layne Elementary

379 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Layne Elementary, located in the Valley Station area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics alongside a supportive school culture, Layne Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Layne Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The staff works closely with families to provide resources and support, ensuring that students have a stable and encouraging environment in which to thrive. With its location in the 40272 zip code, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

379

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Layne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	66
Black	87
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
192 (50.7 %)
Black
87 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
66 (17.4 %)
Two or More
24 (6.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)485-8290
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 74

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Layne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Layne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	47.5%
Male	199	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)