Jefferson County
95,180 Students
172 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 31,552 |
| Hispanic | 18,324 |
| Black | 34,358 |
| Asian | 4,936 |
| Two or More | 5,749 |
| American Indian | 120 |
| Pacific Islander | 141 |
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Black34,358 (36.1%)
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White31,552 (33.1%)
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Hispanic18,324 (19.3%)
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Two or More5,749 (6.0%)
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Asian4,936 (5.2%)
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Pacific Islander141 (0.1%)
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American Indian120 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 92 |
| Middle | 24 |
| High | 36 |
| Other | 23 |
School Map
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
4 Students
High School 5th - 12th
38 Students
High School 12th - 12th
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,466 Students
High School 9th - 12th
462 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
596 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
610 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
2,148 Students
High School 9th - 12th
579 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
585 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
7 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
22 Students
Other K - 12th
561 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
533 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
508 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
729 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
20 Students
High School 6th - 12th
420 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
84 Students
High School 7th - 12th
399 Students
Elementary School K - 5th