Farmer Elementary

772 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farmer Elementary School, located at 6405 Gellhaus Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, serves the Fern Creek community as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It draws students from the surrounding neighborhood and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational learning experience for children in grades K-5, typically focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Farmer Elementary often prioritizes building a strong sense of community between parents, teachers, and students. Like many schools in the JCPS system, it utilizes a variety of instructional strategies designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and encourages participation in extracurricular activities. For families considering the school, it is highly recommended to consult the official JCPS website or the school’s own web portal for the most current information regarding specific magnet programs, extracurricular offerings, and the latest state performance report cards.

772

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	90
Black	151
Asian	56
Two or More	70

White
405 (52.5 %)
Black
151 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (11.7 %)
Two or More
70 (9.1 %)
Asian
56 (7.3 %)

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)485-8625
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 37

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmer Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmer Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	376	48.7%
Male	396	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)