The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Kerrick Elementary
Kerrick Elementary serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Louisville, Kentucky, as a regular public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools district. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, and the student body reflects the diversity of its southwest Louisville neighborhood. More than two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a signal that the school serves a community where many families face economic challenges.
The racial and ethnic composition is mixed, with no single group forming an outright majority. Black and white students each make up roughly a third of the population, Hispanic students account for a notable share, and smaller groups of Asian students and students of two or more races round out the enrollment. The data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent who needs to understand those supports would want to ask the school directly.
State assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show that proficiency rates across reading, math, science, and social studies are low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was in the teens for grades three and four, and lower still for fifth grade. Reading results followed a similar pattern, with the highest rate approaching a third of students in fourth grade but falling to the low teens by fifth grade. Science proficiency among fourth graders was also in the teens, and social studies proficiency for fifth graders was below that. When combined across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quarter when compared with other districts in Jefferson County. This is the metric the state and county use, and it gives a clear picture: Kerrick Elementary’s academic performance is considerably lower than the county median.
The school is located in the Louisville metropolitan area, a large, low-density city that grew substantially after a city-county merger decades ago. The economy is anchored by health care, air cargo logistics, bourbon production, and tourism, with major employers including UPS, Humana, and Yum! Brands. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code shows home values that are slightly below the statewide benchmark, and rents have been relatively stable. The area is primarily car-dependent, and the school sits in a part of the city that blends commercial strips and residential neighborhoods.
No information was found about recent changes or strategic priorities at the district level, so a parent would need to check directly with Jefferson County Public Schools for any updates on programming or support initiatives at Kerrick. The school offers no special designations such as magnet or charter status, and there is no data on course access, staffing ratios, or disciplinary climate.
For a family weighing this school, the central fact is the low proficiency rates across all tested subjects compared with other schools in Jefferson County. A parent may want to visit the school, talk to the principal and teachers about instructional approaches and interventions, and ask about the specific supports the school provides for students who are performing below grade level. The strong economic need among the student body means many children come to school with challenges that can affect readiness to learn, and the school’s ability to address those challenges may be an important factor to explore. The setting is a typical Louisville neighborhood school with a diverse student population, and the nearby housing is modestly priced relative to the broader region. For a family that values a neighborhood school and is prepared to be actively involved in supplementing academic support at home, Kerrick Elementary is the local option worth investigating closely.
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