Shelby Academy

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shelby Traditional Academy, located in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood of Louisville, is a magnet school within the Jefferson County Public School district known for its structured, academic-focused environment. As a "Traditional" magnet, the school utilizes a teacher-directed instructional model that emphasizes discipline, clear behavioral expectations, and a consistent, back-to-basics approach to curriculum. Students are expected to adhere to a dress code, and the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering personal responsibility, academic achievement, and respect for the school community.

The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and attracts families who prefer a highly predictable and formal educational atmosphere. By prioritizing mastery of core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics through rigorous instruction, Shelby Traditional Academy aims to prepare students for academic success in middle school and beyond. Its long-standing reputation in the Louisville area makes it a popular choice for parents seeking a structured alternative to the district’s standard neighborhood school programs.

290

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	21
Black	175
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
175 (60.3%)
White
70 (24.1%)
Hispanic
21 (7.2%)
Two or More
21 (7.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)485-8327
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
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 32

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shelby Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shelby Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	54.8%
Male	131	45.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)