Dunn Elementary

2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207

468 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dunn Elementary School, located in the St. Matthews area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and commitment to academic achievement. It draws many families from the surrounding residential neighborhoods, fostering a close-knit environment where parental involvement is highly encouraged and valued as a key component of the educational experience.

Academically, Dunn Elementary places a heavy emphasis on building a solid foundation in core subjects while also integrating enrichment opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to support diverse learning styles, and it typically maintains a reputation for high standardized test scores compared to many other schools in the district. Beyond the classroom, students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities and school traditions that contribute to a positive school culture, helping to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school.

468

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	27
Black	81
Asian	32
Two or More	32

White
296 (63.2 %)
Black
81 (17.3 %)
Asian
32 (6.8 %)
Two or More
32 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (5.8 %)

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)485-8240
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dunn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dunn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	46.4%
Male	251	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)