Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School

427 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wheatley Elementary School, located at 1107 South 17th Street in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in a historic urban area and serves a diverse student population, acting as a central hub for the local community. It is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and implementing instructional strategies designed to support the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wheatley Elementary emphasizes holistic development by providing various resources aimed at student success and family engagement. The school often partners with local organizations and community leaders to enhance student experiences and provide additional support services. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, Wheatley aims to equip its students with the essential skills necessary to thrive in their transition to middle school and beyond.

427

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	16
Black	367
Asian	2
Two or More	23

Black
367 (85.9%)
Two or More
23 (5.4%)
White
19 (4.4%)
Hispanic
16 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8348
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	53.6%
Male	198	46.4%

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