Mcferran Preparatory Academy

1900 S. 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40208

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McFerran Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school located in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and its focused "Preparatory" approach, which aims to provide students with a strong foundation for middle school, high school, and beyond. The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and community engagement.

The academy is well-regarded for its efforts to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, McFerran often incorporates extracurricular activities and programs designed to enhance social-emotional growth and academic enrichment. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Louisville community and promoting a structured, goal-oriented atmosphere, McFerran Preparatory Academy strives to prepare its young scholars to become confident and capable learners.

584

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	68
Black	458
Asian	8
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
458 (78.4%)
Hispanic
68 (11.6%)
White
30 (5.1%)
Two or More
19 (3.3%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
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)485-8297
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 97

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	97
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	50%
Male	292	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)