Dixie Elementary

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixie Elementary School, located on Casalanda Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and leveraging a dedicated staff, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success, emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Dixie Elementary plays an active role in the local Southwest Louisville community. The school environment typically emphasizes inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. With a focus on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, develop character, and build a strong sense of school pride.

370

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	73
Black	105
Asian	9
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (44.9%)
Black
105 (28.4%)
Hispanic
73 (19.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.3%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)485-8238
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dixie Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dixie Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	50%
Male	185	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)