Gutermuth Elementary

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gutermuth Elementary School, located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. With a curriculum centered on core subjects, Gutermuth emphasizes building a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become engaged, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Gutermuth Elementary strives to create a supportive culture by fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local community. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, prioritizing student well-being and individualized support. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining high expectations for student behavior and achievement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and a lifelong love of learning among its student body.

451

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gutermuth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	125
Black	166
Asian	58
Two or More	25

Black
166 (36.8%)
Hispanic
125 (27.7%)
White
77 (17.1%)
Asian
58 (12.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)

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)485-8261
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 74

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gutermuth Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gutermuth Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	46.1%
Male	243	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)