Young Elementary

3526 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40212

209 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Young Elementary, located at 3526 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving the local community within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated in the historic West End of Louisville, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational education to students in a region that has historically prioritized community revitalization and educational accessibility.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through structured academic programming and a supportive environment. As part of the JCPS system, Young Elementary works to meet the diverse needs of its student population by emphasizing core literacy and mathematics skills, while often incorporating initiatives designed to foster social-emotional growth and community engagement. By serving families in the 40212 zip code, the school plays a vital role in local efforts to ensure that students in the West End have equitable access to resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a pathway to academic success.

209

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	35
Black	158
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Black
158 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
35 (16.7 %)
Two or More
10 (4.8 %)
White
4 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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)485-8354
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 42

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Young Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Young Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	46.9%
Male	111	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)