Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Summary:

Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 404 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,455 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Kentucky, with rankings between 627 and 685 out of 690-719 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for African American students, special education students, and low-socioeconomic status students. This trend has steadily declined over the past decade, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 355 out of 719 schools in 2012-2013 to 666 out of 685 schools in 2023-2024.

While Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is a magnet school, its performance is significantly lower than other nearby magnet schools, such as Brandeis Elementary and Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts, which have higher academic achievement, better student outcomes, and higher statewide rankings. The high concentration of low-socioeconomic status students (79.46% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and the underperformance of certain student subgroups suggest that there may be equity issues within the school and the district, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and address the needs of the school's diverse population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1115 W Chestnut St
       Louisville, KY  40203


(502) 485-8232

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
666th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary usually attend:

High:    The Academy @ Shawnee

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.5%
White:
10.9%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Compare Details Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary 666th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.73 365th 638 42.8%
2008 34.72 460th 651 29.3%
2009 36.62 462nd 658 29.8%
2010 32.32 524th 683 23.3%
2011 26.00 560th 688 18.6%
2012 33.06 520th 713 27.1%
2013 51.11 355th 719 50.6%
2014 42.11 434th 705 38.4%
2015 25.30 577th 698 17.3%
2016 20.37 609th 690 11.7%
2017 16.12 627th 694 9.7%
2018 10.54 651st 691 5.8%
2019 4.12 685th 700 2.1%
2022 3.06 679th 684 0.7%
2023 4.11 678th 687 1.3%
2024 5.32 666th 685 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.71 654th 661 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.68 616th 631 2.4%
2019 2.23 662nd 664 0.3%
2022 3.09 666th 667 0.1%
2023 2.30 670th 670 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.24 612th 663 7.7%
2019 5.92 657th 671 2.1%
2022 3.01 638th 641 0.5%
2023 5.19 627th 639 1.9%
2024 8.59 618th 644 4.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 220th 445 50.6%
2019 14.50 456th 474 3.8%
2022 12.03 203rd 206 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.94 635th 665 4.5%
2019 4.78 665th 676 1.6%
2022 3.51 654th 657 0.5%
2023 3.28 649th 652 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.54 151st 184 17.9%
2019 12.88 181st 185 2.2%
2022 7.48 118th 118 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 187th 593 68.5%
2019 48.46 310th 592 47.6%
2022 30.87 464th 656 29.3%
2024 84.73 57th 659 91.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Open Quote The principal is great and the school is legitimately Montessori. There are a couple of bad teachers but most are good at what they do. The school is truly Montessori. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 282 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1989 481 271 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 455 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1991 440 271 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 416 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 36 713
1993 370 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1994 364 262 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 628
1995 367 247 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 367 247 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 328 267 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 372 352 5 3 1 n/a n/a 3 736
1999 303 314 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 299 309 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 272 289 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 261 271 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 261 271 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 308 267 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 309 278 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 313 279 11 12 3 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 304 271 14 10 4 n/a n/a 34 637
2008 281 313 14 19 3 n/a n/a 31 661
2009 237 331 12 14 0 n/a n/a 38 632
2010 234 353 14 13 0 n/a n/a 33 647
2011 236 378 13 12 0 2 5 0 646
2012 200 365 10 16 0 1 9 0 601
2013 180 387 10 10 0 1 18 0 606
2014 178 417 9 16 1 2 18 0 641
2015 146 437 6 17 1 2 17 0 626
2016 144 435 4 17 0 1 20 0 621
2017 159 451 5 16 0 1 22 0 654
2018 137 431 4 15 0 1 18 0 606
2019 126 353 3 11 0 1 26 0 520
2020 97 321 2 12 0 0 35 0 467
2021 67 278 2 14 0 0 34 0 395
2022 54 292 1 12 0 0 27 0 386
2023 44 309 3 13 0 0 35 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 36.0 20.2 n/a
1989 752 35.6 21.1 n/a
1990 722 39.7 18.1 n/a
1991 711 38.6 18.4 n/a
1992 713 41.9 17.0 n/a
1993 660 36.2 18.2 n/a
1994 628 36.0 17.4 n/a
1995 616 37.9 16.3 n/a
1996 616 37.9 16.3 n/a
1997 603 38.9 15.5 51.1
1998 736 36.6 20.1 44.3
1999 631 17.2 36.9 58.3
2000 617 17.0 36.7 61.9
2001 576 n/a 0.0 59
2002 548 30.5 18.0 89.2
2003 548 30.5 18.0 89.2
2004 593 33.4 17.8 n/a
2005 607 34.7 17.5 n/a
2006 618 32.7 18.9 64.6
2007 637 39.0 16.3 58.4
2008 661 36.6 18.1 49.4
2009 632 35.3 17.9 56.1
2010 647 29.8 21.7 54.1
2011 646 37.1 17.4 58.7
2012 601 33.8 17.7 58.6
2013 606 38.4 15.7 62.9
2014 641 35.9 17.8 59.1
2015 626 35.0 17.8 70.1
2016 621 31.0 20.0 69.7
2017 654 32.5 20.0 54.1
2018 606 36.8 16.4 75.7
2019 520 35.5 14.6 71.2
2020 467 30.2 15.4 71.7
2021 395 31.1 12.6 74.4
2022 386 27.1 14.2 84.2
2023 404 29.5 13.6 79.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 36.0 20.2 n/a
1989 752 35.6 21.1 n/a
1990 722 39.7 18.1 n/a
1991 711 38.6 18.4 n/a
1992 713 41.9 17.0 n/a
1993 660 36.2 18.2 n/a
1994 628 36.0 17.4 n/a
1995 616 37.9 16.3 n/a
1996 616 37.9 16.3 n/a
1997 603 38.9 15.5 51.1
1998 736 36.6 20.1 44.3
1999 631 17.2 36.9 58.3
2000 617 17.0 36.7 61.9
2001 576 n/a 0.0 59
2002 548 30.5 18.0 89.2
2003 548 30.5 18.0 89.2
2004 593 33.4 17.8 n/a
2005 607 34.7 17.5 n/a
2006 618 32.7 18.9 64.6
2007 637 39.0 16.3 58.4
2008 661 36.6 18.1 49.4
2009 632 35.3 17.9 56.1
2010 647 29.8 21.7 54.1
2011 646 37.1 17.4 58.7
2012 601 33.8 17.7 58.6
2013 606 38.4 15.7 62.9
2014 641 35.9 17.8 59.1
2015 626 35.0 17.8 70.1
2016 621 31.0 20.0 69.7
2017 654 32.5 20.0 54.1
2018 606 36.8 16.4 75.7
2019 520 35.5 14.6 71.2
2020 467 30.2 15.4 71.7
2021 395 31.1 12.6 74.4
2022 386 27.1 14.2 84.2
2023 404 29.5 13.6 79.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,292 (7.9%) $553 (3.4%) $1,845 (11.3%) $12,101 (73.9%) $1,508 (9.2%) $13,609 (83.1%) $16,384
2019 $954 (5.5%) $528 (3.0%) $1,482 (8.5%) $13,708 (78.5%) $1,397 (8.0%) $15,105 (86.5%) $17,455
2020 $1,120 (6.7%) $462 (2.8%) $1,582 (9.4%) $13,069 (78.0%) $1,267 (7.6%) $14,336 (85.6%) $16,756
2021 $1,318 (6.9%) $945 (5.0%) $2,263 (11.9%) $14,871 (78.3%) $1,219 (6.4%) $16,090 (84.7%) $18,996
2022 $2,936 (15.7%) $1,186 (6.3%) $4,122 (22.0%) $11,982 (64.1%) $1,291 (6.9%) $13,273 (71.0%) $18,695

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 678th of 687 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520404
 22.3%
African American353309
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic1113
 18.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12644
 65.1%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%79.5%
 8.3%


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Students who attend Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : The Academy @ Shawnee

Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary are 76% African American, 11% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary.


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