Stopher Elementary

780 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stopher Elementary, located in the Middletown area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and supportive community environment. It frequently achieves high ratings within the district, driven by a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academics, Stopher Elementary is known for its emphasis on creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and maintains a highly active Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which plays a significant role in organizing school events and enhancing the student experience. With its location on Aiken Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the East Louisville region, consistently maintaining a reputation as a preferred neighborhood school characterized by its inclusivity and commitment to student success.

780

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stopher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	43
Black	84
Asian	140
Two or More	35
American Indian	4

White
474 (60.8 %)
Asian
140 (17.9 %)
Black
84 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.5 %)
Two or More
35 (4.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)485-8281
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 40

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stopher Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stopher Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	354	45.4%
Male	426	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)