Kennedy Elementary

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Montessori Elementary, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Following the authentic Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that focuses on fostering independence, self-discipline, and a love for learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized hands-on learning materials, the school encourages students to progress at their own pace, promoting both academic mastery and personal development.

Beyond its core academic mission, Kennedy Montessori is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes the "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional development alongside traditional subjects like mathematics, language arts, and cultural studies. Through its unique pedagogical structure, Kennedy Montessori provides students with a structured yet flexible educational experience designed to prepare them for future academic success while cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

482

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	34
Black	419
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Black
419 (86.9%)
Hispanic
34 (7.1%)
White
14 (2.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
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)485-8280
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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 70

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	51%
Male	236	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)