The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Field Elementary
Field Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Louisville’s Jefferson County Public Schools. The school is located on Sacred Heart Lane in the 40206 zip code, an area of the city with a mix of older residential neighborhoods and local commercial corridors. Louisville itself is a low-density, sprawling city, the product of a city-county merger that vastly expanded its boundaries. The economy is anchored by health care administration, air cargo logistics at the international airport, and bourbon production, with major employers such as UPS, Humana, and Yum! Brands. The Ohio River and Churchill Downs are defining civic landmarks.
Academically, Field Elementary’s state assessment results show a mixed picture with some clear strengths. In reading, proficiency rates across grades three through five landed above the midpoint among Jefferson County’s districts on an overall proficiency index. The strongest result came in fifth grade reading, where a majority of students reached the proficient or advanced level. Third and fourth grade reading also showed a majority proficient, though the fourth grade rate was a bit lower than the others. In mathematics, the pattern was similar: roughly half of students in each tested grade scored proficient, with third graders just above that mark and fourth and fifth graders close to it. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, also showed a majority proficient. The outlier was fourth grade science, where a smaller share of students met proficiency. Parents looking into this subject may want to ask the school about science instruction and how it builds toward later grades.
The school enrolls students from a diverse set of backgrounds. White students make up a majority of the student body, with Black students the next largest group, followed by students of two or more races, Hispanic students, and a small number of Asian students. About two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial share of families are working with moderate or lower incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided records, so families with children in those categories may want to check directly with the school about support services.
Field Elementary is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported in the available data, so it is unclear whether it receives federal funds for high-poverty student populations. Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer the kind of advanced course pathways found at the high school level. The district brief turned up no parent-relevant changes, which may mean things have been stable recently, or simply that publicly reported information was not captured in the search. A parent considering this school may want to contact the district directly for any upcoming boundary or program adjustments.
The local housing market reflects the broader Louisville area’s moderate affordability relative to national averages. Home values in the zip code are broadly in line with the national median, and rents are slightly below what a typical mortgage payment would be in the same area, though the gap is narrow. The area has seen a very small year-over-year dip in home values, and rents have edged up slightly. For a family weighing where to live, these figures suggest a relatively accessible market compared to many U.S. metro areas, though the city’s spread-out character means that commute patterns and walkability vary widely by neighborhood. Most of the built environment outside the urban core is car-dependent.
Overall, Field Elementary offers an academic environment where reading and math outcomes are a bit above the midpoint of school districts in the county, with a particular strength in upper elementary reading. The school serves a moderately diverse student body with a notable share of students from lower-income households. Families should be aware that science scores in fourth grade are a relative soft spot, and that data on special education and English learner populations is not in hand. For a family looking at elementary options in eastern Louisville, this school presents a solidly performing, neighborhood-based public school with the typical resources of a large district.
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