King Elementary

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

King Elementary is a public school located in the Shawnee neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated on Vermont Avenue, the school plays a central role in its local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the 40211 zip code. Like many schools in the JCPS system, King Elementary is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and supportive staff. Beyond core academics, King Elementary often engages in initiatives aimed at strengthening community partnerships and ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a large urban school district, it functions as a critical anchor for neighborhood families, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

299

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	14
Black	259
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Black
259 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.7 %)
Two or More
13 (4.3 %)
White
11 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)485-8285
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 47

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	49.2%
Male	152	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)