Medora Elementary

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Medora Elementary School, located on Deering Road in the southwest area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core curriculum areas while fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population. Like many schools in the JCPS system, Medora emphasizes early childhood development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom learning and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the local community in the 40272 zip code, Medora Elementary often serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. The school typically focuses on building strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement to support student success. With a dedication to both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop the essential skills and habits necessary for lifelong learning.

460

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Medora Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	54
Black	67
Asian	5
Two or More	38

White
296 (64.3%)
Black
67 (14.6%)
Hispanic
54 (11.7%)
Two or More
38 (8.3%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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)485-8298
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 70

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Medora Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Medora Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	47%
Male	244	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)