Bloom Elementary

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bloom Elementary, located on Lucia Avenue in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. It is often recognized for its neighborhood-centric atmosphere, drawing students from the surrounding vibrant, urban area, and maintaining a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bloom Elementary places a significant emphasis on student enrichment, often integrating the arts and community-based projects into the classroom experience. As a cornerstone of the Highlands community, the school benefits from active parent and neighborhood involvement, which helps support various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives. With its location in the 40204 zip code, the school reflects the diverse and eclectic culture of Louisville, striving to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

525

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	20
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
421 (80.2 %)
Two or More
42 (8.0 %)
Black
35 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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)485-8211
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bloom Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bloom Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	50.3%
Male	261	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)