Fern Creek Elementary

744 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fern Creek Elementary, located in the Fairmount area of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, Fern Creek strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fern Creek Elementary is known for its focus on building strong home-school partnerships and community engagement. The school frequently utilizes its neighborhood setting to provide a supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of every child. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing campus, Fern Creek aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

744

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	208
Black	226
Asian	64
Two or More	43

Black
226 (30.4%)
Hispanic
208 (28.0%)
White
203 (27.3%)
Asian
64 (8.6%)
Two or More
43 (5.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fern Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fern Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	48.7%
Male	382	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)