Summary:
Shacklette Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 421 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Shacklette Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.
Shacklette Elementary significantly underperforms compared to the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18-39% of Shacklette students were proficient or better in mathematics, reading, and other core subjects, compared to 30-47% for the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Kentucky elementary schools for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, and in the bottom 30-50% for African American, White, and Economically Disadvantaged students. Additionally, Shacklette Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68-78% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Despite the high per-student spending at Shacklette Elementary ($17,590-$19,442), the school has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance or student outcomes over the years. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's strategies and the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues. While the nearby schools in the Jefferson County district also face challenges, with most ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, Shacklette Elementary consistently performs worse than its peers, indicating that the school may require more targeted interventions and support.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Jefferson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
630th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools
Students who attend Shacklette Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 421
Racial breakdown:
African American:
39.4%
White:
28.0%
Hispanic:
22.6%
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Two or more races:
8.1%
Asian:
1.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%
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