Schaffner Traditional Elementary

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Schaffner Traditional Elementary, located in the Pleasure Ridge Park area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. As a "Traditional" school, it follows a structured academic model that emphasizes teacher-directed instruction, a standardized dress code, and a heavy focus on back-to-basics curriculum. This educational approach is designed to foster a disciplined environment where students are encouraged to develop strong study habits and academic mastery through consistent routines and high behavioral expectations.

The school serves a diverse population of students in grades Pre-K through 5. Beyond its rigorous core academic program, Schaffner places significant value on parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the Traditional magnet school philosophy in the JCPS system. By combining clear behavioral standards with a traditional instructional style, Schaffner aims to provide a stable foundation for students to build fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

573

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	47
Black	293
Asian	21
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

Black
293 (51.1%)
White
165 (28.8%)
Hispanic
47 (8.2%)
Two or More
45 (7.9%)
Asian
21 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)485-8217
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 94

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	48.3%
Male	296	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)