Johnsontown Road Elementary

7201 Johnsontown Rd
Louisville, KY 40272

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Johnsontown Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Valley Station area of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is situated in a suburban community setting and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Johnsontown Road Elementary places significant value on building a sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student body. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its position within the JCPS network, the school aims to provide equitable access to technology, enrichment programs, and essential student support services to ensure all students have the tools necessary to succeed in their primary education years.

406

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnsontown Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	77
Black	93
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
188 (46.3%)
Black
93 (22.9%)
Hispanic
77 (19.0%)
Two or More
45 (11.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)485-8278
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnsontown Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnsontown Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	47%
Male	215	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)