The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Zachary Taylor Elementary
Zachary Taylor Elementary is a regular public school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district. The school is located on Westport Road in the eastern part of the county, in a section of Louisville that is largely suburban in character.
The student body is diverse. Black students make up the largest share, followed by white students, Hispanic students, students who identify as two or more races, and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a common indicator of economic need. The school does not report data on students with individualized education programs or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the supports available.
State assessment results for the most recent school year are available for several grade levels and subjects, though some results are suppressed for privacy reasons, which is common when the number of students tested is small. In reading, the share of students scoring proficient or above was in the range of roughly three in ten to just under four in ten across grades three, four, and five. In math, the only reported result was for fourth grade, where about a quarter of students met the proficiency bar; results for third and fifth grade were suppressed. In science, only fourth grade was tested, and about a quarter of students scored proficient or above. In social studies, only fifth grade was tested, and the share of students reaching proficiency was lower. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across all tested subjects and grades, places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Jefferson County. A parent may want to discuss these results with the school to understand the academic support and instructional strategies in place.
The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet school. Information on Title I status, discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance was not available in the data provided.
The school sits within the Jefferson County Public Schools district, which is the consolidated school system serving Louisville and the surrounding county. The district brief did not yield information on recent changes or strategic priorities, so that context is absent here.
Louisville itself is a large, low-density city that merged with Jefferson County years ago, creating a vast consolidated government. The economy is anchored by health care administration, air cargo logistics at the airport, bourbon production, and tourism. Major employers include UPS, Humana, and Yum! Brands. The Ohio River, Churchill Downs, and the Kentucky Derby are defining civic landmarks. The metropolitan area extends across multiple counties and is among the larger metro areas in the country. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are above the state median, and rents have been rising, reflecting a market that is relatively expensive for the region.
For a family considering Zachary Taylor Elementary, the school offers a diverse student body in a suburban part of Louisville. The academic proficiency numbers are below the county average, and a parent may want to ask about the school’s approach to instruction and intervention. The school serves only elementary grades, so the transition to middle school will be a future consideration. The broader Louisville area provides a range of economic and cultural anchors, from the airport and major employers to the Kentucky Derby and the Ohio River waterfront.
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