District Overview
Headquartered at 3332 Newburg Road in Louisville, Kentucky, Jefferson County Public Schools serves as the flagship educational system for a bustling, large-city metropolitan region. As a fully operational public school district, it spans a vast network of 172 individual schools designed to support students across every stage of their academic journeys. The district offers a complete continuum of education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded educational offerings tailored to diverse student needs. Its position in the heart of Louisville allows it to deliver accessible, wide-ranging academic programs across a dynamic urban community.

Serving a student population of over 95,000 children, the district embraces a rich tapestry of multicultural backgrounds, including prominent representation among Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. To foster academic growth and ensure daily operational excellence across its campuses, the district maintains an extensive workforce of nearly 28,700 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features more than 12,400 classroom teachers and nearly 1,500 instructional aides, reinforced by over 14,700 support personnel. For parents seeking a vibrant learning community, students pursuing diverse pathway opportunities, and researchers analyzing urban education systems, Jefferson County Public Schools represents a pivotal institution dedicated to scalable educational excellence.
172
Total Schools
95,180
Total Students
12,486.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson County
Demographic Student Count
White31,552
Hispanic18,324
Black34,358
Asian4,936
Two or More5,749
American Indian120
Pacific Islander141
  • Black
    34,358 (36.1%)
  • White
    31,552 (33.1%)
  • Hispanic
    18,324 (19.3%)
  • Two or More
    5,749 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    4,936 (5.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    141 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    120 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Jefferson County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary92
Middle24
High36
Other23
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:172
Students:95,180*
Teachers (FTE):12,486.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Jefferson County
Found 175 Schools