Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 358 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.

Alex R. Kennedy Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 391 out of 517 schools in 2020-2021 to 564 out of 685 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is generally below the Jefferson County and Kentucky averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading for 3rd and 5th grades were significantly lower than the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lowe Elementary and Greathouse/Shryock Traditional, Alex R. Kennedy Elementary's academic performance is generally weaker.

The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's student population is diverse, with a significant proportion of African American students. However, the school's ranking for African American students has fluctuated, ranging from 56 out of 129 schools in 2022-2023 to 88 out of 118 schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has decreased from $20,547 in 2017-2018 to $16,567 in 2018-2019, which is below the spending levels of some nearby schools, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively consistent, ranging from 14.8 to 15.3 students per teacher in recent years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220

(502) 485-6950

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
564^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,029

Students who attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

High:

Jeffersontown High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.8%

African American:

24.7%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 35^th among 87 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.43. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.8%), African American (24.7%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is 16.5. 71 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alex R. Kennedy Elementary employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary is $20,029, which is the 33^rd highest among 87 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alex R. Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alex R. Kennedy Elementary 564^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Alex R. Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Jefferson County:

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

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Rank History for Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	57.76	282^nd	691	59.2%
2019	44.43	426^th	700	39.1%
2021	28.01	391^st	517	24.4%
2022	22.17	551^st	684	19.4%
2023	40.91	406^th	687	40.9%
2024	21.43	564^th	685	17.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	48.30	330^th	631	47.7%
2019	42.53	404^th	664	39.2%
2022	26.47	527^th	667	21.0%
2023	52.10	289^th	670	56.9%
2024	13.49	619^th	665	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	69.76	150^th	663	77.4%
2019	47.15	387^th	671	42.3%
2022	26.32	503^rd	641	21.5%
2023	44.72	350^th	639	45.2%
2024	19.04	547^th	644	15.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.29	375^th	665	43.6%
2019	49.27	360^th	676	46.7%
2022	19.17	559^th	657	14.9%
2023	38.49	411^th	652	37.0%
2024	27.28	493^rd	652	24.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	57.07	60^th	184	67.4%
2019	55.29	70^th	185	62.2%
2022	28.38	88^th	118	25.4%
2023	48.84	56^th	129	56.6%

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Rank History for White students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	74.60	123^rd	593	79.3%
2019	55.61	248^th	592	58.1%
2021	50.06	164^th	337	51.3%
2022	61.39	202^nd	656	69.2%
2023	53.39	282^nd	658	57.1%
2024	52.12	291^st	659	55.8%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

This school is a surprise package. Very satisfied with the outcome of my kid. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	129	92	8	28	1	21	279
2017	129	113	11	44	0	32	329
2018	128	109	28	51	0	23	339
2019	133	123	25	52	0	28	361
2020	172	136	30	41	0	38	417
2021	140	112	22	29	0	34	337
2022	138	109	19	46	0	34	346
2023	143	108	33	41	0	33	358
2024	142	93	48	63	2	28	376

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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	279	14.0	19.9	72.8
2017	329	18.9	17.4	67.5
2018	339	19.5	17.3	66.4
2019	361	24.5	14.7	62.6
2020	417	24.0	17.3	52.8
2021	337	22.0	15.3	57.9
2022	346	22.5	15.3	63.9
2023	358	24.1	14.8	58.1
2024	376	22.7	16.5	54.8

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 Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	279	14.0	19.9	72.8
2017	329	18.9	17.4	67.5
2018	339	19.5	17.3	66.4
2019	361	24.5	14.7	62.6
2020	417	24.0	17.3	52.8
2021	337	22.0	15.3	57.9
2022	346	22.5	15.3	63.9
2023	358	24.1	14.8	58.1
2024	376	22.7	16.5	54.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$3,419 (16.6%)	$697 (3.4%)	$4,116 (20.0%)	$14,088 (68.6%)	$1,588 (7.7%)	$15,676 (76.3%)	$20,547
2019	$1,943 (11.7%)	$399 (2.4%)	$2,342 (14.1%)	$11,720 (70.7%)	$1,393 (8.4%)	$13,113 (79.2%)	$16,567
2020	$1,776 (11.3%)	$395 (2.5%)	$2,171 (13.8%)	$11,258 (71.8%)	$1,337 (8.5%)	$12,595 (80.3%)	$15,677
2021	$1,809 (11.1%)	$710 (4.3%)	$2,519 (15.4%)	$11,619 (71.2%)	$1,563 (9.6%)	$13,182 (80.7%)	$16,330
2022	$3,976 (19.9%)	$1,237 (6.2%)	$5,213 (26.0%)	$12,231 (61.1%)	$1,445 (7.2%)	$13,676 (68.3%)	$20,029

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 426^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 406^th of 687 Elementary schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	358	0.8%
African American	123	108	12.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	25	33	32%
Hispanic	52	41	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	133	143	7.5%
Two or More Races	28	33	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.6%	58.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Alex R. Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4515 Taylorsville Rd	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-6950	376	23	16.5	54.8%	142 (37.8%)	93 (24.7%)	63 (16.8%)	48 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	21.4	564^th of 685 public elementary schools	17.7%		40.9	406^th of 687 public elementary schools	40.9%	158	30.0		32.0	25.0	38.0	39.0		22.0	25.0	36.0	$20,029	$3,976	$1,237	$5,213	$12,231	$1,445	$13,676
Greathouse/Shryock Traditional	Public, Magnet	K-5	2700 Browns Lane	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	Yes	No	No	(502) 485-8259	599	33	17.9	24.5%	200 (33.4%)	102 (17.0%)	18 (3.0%)	236 (39.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.0%)	98.2	2^nd of 685 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.5	1^st of 687 public elementary schools	99.9%	1	76.0	78.0		77.0	78.0	88.0	71.0	81.0	88.0	91.0	$16,376	$2,114	$1,374	$3,488	$10,259	$1,361	$11,620
Cochrane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2511 Tregaron Avenue	Louisville	40299	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8231	494	33	14.8	55.7%	144 (29.1%)	155 (31.4%)	141 (28.5%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	10.9	628^th of 685 public elementary schools	8.3%		26.4	523^rd of 687 public elementary schools	23.9%	105	26.0	27.0	18.0	34.0	34.0	21.0		4.0	22.0	11.0	$19,353	$3,287	$1,279	$4,566	$12,195	$1,273	$13,468
Lowe Elementary	Public	K-5	210 Oxfordshire Lane	Louisville	40222	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8293	594	32	18.3	26.6%	294 (49.5%)	82 (13.8%)	38 (6.4%)	126 (21.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.9%)	80.1	91^st of 685 public elementary schools	86.7%		79.7	86^th of 687 public elementary schools	87.5%	5	70.0	55.0	62.0	73.0	60.0	63.0	45.0	46.0	55.0	59.0	$17,992	$2,362	$1,328	$3,690	$11,796	$1,347	$13,143
The Brook-Dupont	Public	PK, KG-8	1405 Browns Ln	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 721-2342	5	5	.9		3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Jeffersontown Elementary	Public	K-5	3610 Cedarwood Way	Jeffersontown	40299	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8274	689	42	16.3	60.1%	268 (38.9%)	183 (26.6%)	132 (19.2%)	43 (6.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.7%)	9.3	641^st of 685 public elementary schools	6.4%		14.4	618^th of 687 public elementary schools	10.0%	23	24.0	18.0	21.0	24.0	26.0	27.0	12.0	17.0	14.0	32.0	$18,319	$2,421	$1,293	$3,714	$11,915	$1,348	$13,263
Tully Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 College Drive	Louisville	40299	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8338	795	45	17.5	38.4%	442 (55.6%)	161 (20.3%)	71 (8.9%)	50 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.8%)	62.5	231^st of 685 public elementary schools	66.3%		71.5	141^st of 687 public elementary schools	79.5%	90	42.0	50.0	51.0	55.0	59.0	47.0	43.0	53.0	42.0	50.0	$17,519	$2,559	$1,243	$3,802	$11,222	$1,355	$12,577
Klondike Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3807 Klondike Ln	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8286	463	31	14.7	66.7%	114 (24.6%)	137 (29.6%)	142 (30.7%)	40 (8.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.8%)	27.8	516^th of 685 public elementary schools	24.7%		40	416^th of 687 public elementary schools	39.4%	100	33.0	26.0	36.0	29.0	33.0	34.0	27.0	48.0	36.0	34.0	$18,530	$2,686	$1,422	$4,108	$11,996	$1,286	$13,282
Watterson Elementary	Public	K-5	3900 Breckinridge Lane	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8342	484	35	13.9	70.5%	164 (33.9%)	183 (37.8%)	86 (17.8%)	18 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.6%)	7.9	654^th of 685 public elementary schools	4.5%		14.5	616^th of 687 public elementary schools	10.3%	38	19.0	27.0	15.0	18.0	33.0	14.0	24.0		9.0	13.0	$18,364	$2,455	$1,197	$3,652	$12,056	$1,353	$13,409
St Matthews Elementary	Public	K-5	601 Browns Lane	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8321	589	31	18.7	44.0%	311 (52.8%)	138 (23.4%)	74 (12.6%)	31 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.6%)	46.4	356^th of 685 public elementary schools	48.0%		44.6	378^th of 687 public elementary schools	45.0%	22	42.0	47.0	37.0	40.0	57.0	42.0	46.0	31.0	36.0	42.0	$18,728	$2,395	$1,148	$3,543	$22,134	$1,328	$23,462

Frequently Asked Questions about Alex R. Kennedy Elementary

What schools do graduates of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Jeffersontown High

What is the racial makeup of Alex R. Kennedy Elementary?

Students at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary are 38% White, 25% African American, 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary a good school?

Alex R. Kennedy Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Alex R. Kennedy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Alex R. Kennedy Elementary.

What district is Alex R. Kennedy Elementary in?

Jefferson County

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