Mill Creek Elementary

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Creek Elementary School, located on Dixie Highway in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often integrating programs designed to build strong literacy and mathematical foundations, preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Mill Creek Elementary prioritizes building a cohesive school community through parent involvement and student-centered initiatives. The facility functions as a central hub for families in the 40216 area, striving to foster a culture of inclusivity and academic growth. By utilizing resources provided by the district, the school works to address the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

437

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	42
Black	339
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
339 (77.6%)
Hispanic
42 (9.6%)
White
25 (5.7%)
Two or More
24 (5.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)485-8301
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mill Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mill Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	52.2%
Male	209	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)