Summary:
Laukhuf Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 615 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. Laukhuf Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking of 553 out of 685 schools for the 2023-2024 school year, also receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Laukhuf Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subjects, is consistently below the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Laukhuf's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 32%, compared to 31% for the district and 43% for the state. Similarly, its 5th grade reading proficiency rate was 40%, compared to 36% for the district and 46% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.36% to 59.69% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing Laukhuf Elementary to nearby schools within the same district, such as Hartstern Elementary, Smyrna Elementary, and Okolona Elementary, Laukhuf generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, Laukhuf does outperform some nearby schools, such as Blake Elementary, which has even lower academic achievement. The relatively stronger performance of African American and Hispanic students at Laukhuf Elementary, compared to other subgroups, suggests that the school may be implementing effective strategies to support these student populations, but the low performance of other subgroups indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of these student populations.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Jefferson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
553rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools
Students who attend Laukhuf Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5
Number of students: 615
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.6%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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Two or more races:
6.3%
Asian:
3.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%
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