Engelhard Elementary

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Engelhard Elementary, located in the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for a diverse student population. The school is deeply integrated into the historic Smoketown area, often working to address the specific needs of families in the urban core through collaborative partnerships and targeted student support programs.

Beyond traditional academics, Engelhard Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student well-being. The school’s faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive culture that encourages social-emotional growth alongside literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing a variety of resources, including extracurricular opportunities and community-based initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while navigating the unique challenges and strengths of their local environment.

265

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Engelhard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	22
Black	194
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Black
194 (73.2%)
White
28 (10.6%)
Hispanic
22 (8.3%)
Two or More
20 (7.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)485-8246
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Engelhard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Engelhard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	50.2%
Male	132	49.8%

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