Eisenhower Elementary

5300 Jessamine Lane
Louisville, KY 40258

592 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School, located at 5300 Jessamine Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Eisenhower aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Eisenhower Elementary places a strong value on community and family engagement. The school frequently promotes programs designed to build partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized attention, the faculty works to identify the unique needs of each student, ensuring that they have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state benchmarks and reach their full potential.

592

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	56
Black	111
Asian	3
Two or More	59

White
363 (61.3%)
Black
111 (18.8%)
Two or More
59 (10.0%)
Hispanic
56 (9.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)485-8244
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 99

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eisenhower Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eisenhower Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	48.5%
Male	305	51.5%

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