Blake Elementary

3801 Bonaventure Blvd
Louisville, KY 40219

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Located in the Okolona neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Blake Elementary 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 academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Blake Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for young learners, preparing them for middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Blake Elementary emphasizes community engagement and the importance of a supportive school culture. The campus on Bonaventure Blvd serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families. Through various school initiatives and consistent support services, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

529

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	183
Black	135
Asian	7
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
183 (34.6 %)
White
165 (31.2 %)
Black
135 (25.5 %)
Two or More
37 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)485-8210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 35

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blake Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blake Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	50.9%
Male	260	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)