operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 2102990
Jefferson County
Louisville, KY
Students94,793
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
federal comparable series
per student
District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictKYUnited States
Academic standing2025
30th percentile45th percentile45th percentileThis district is 15 percentile points lower than the state figure and 15 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2022–23
35.5%28.0%27.8%This district is 7.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Revenue per studentFY 2023
$20,878$17,443$19,509This district is $3,435 per student higher than the state figure and $1,369 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Spending per studentFY 2023
$18,189$14,633$15,859This district is $3,556 per student higher than the state figure and $2,330 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$2,096$1,976$1,964This district is $120 per student higher than the state figure and $132 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$1,004$410$336This district is $594 per student higher than the state figure and $668 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$1,589$1,627$1,793This district is $38 per student lower than the state figure and $204 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Salaries per studentFY 2023
$9,891$7,435$8,742This district is $2,456 per student higher than the state figure and $1,149 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Benefits per studentFY 2023
$5,923$4,663$3,769This district is $1,260 per student higher than the state figure and $2,154 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$5,025$9,063$11,715This district is $4,038 per student lower than the state figure and $6,690 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$705$841$869This district is $136 per student lower than the state figure and $164 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Students per teacher2023–24
15:115:115:1This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.
Students per counselor2023–24
204:1328:1376:1This district is 124 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 172 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.
District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
147.7150.5138.9This district is 2.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 8.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.
Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
15.619.718.5This district is 4.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 2.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.
School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
0.50.70.9This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.
Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
98.7%99.1%99.0%This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
3.3%1.3%2.6%This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
2.3%3.9%2.9%This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
13.4%6.0%12.0%This district is 7.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
11.9%15.6%14.0%This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
3.1%3.1%3.9%This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
100.0%98.4%95.8%This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
+0.4%+0.4%+0.5%This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
64.7%56.8%50.6%This district is 7.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 14.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
7.7%5.5%4.5%This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
15.4%8.1%9.0%This district is 7.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
9.3%4.4%6.7%This district is 4.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.9%6.5%5.1%This district is 5.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
18.3%17.5%14.4%This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
Pre-K2,136 students
2.3%Kindergarten–grade 542,833 students
45.2%Grades 6–820,153 students
21.3%Grades 9–1229,490 students
31.1%See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten2,136
Kindergarten6,965
Grade 17,128
Grade 27,316
Grade 36,949
Grade 47,298
Grade 57,177
Grade 66,208
Grade 76,936
Grade 87,009
Grade 98,106
Grade 108,042
Grade 117,191
Grade 126,151
Students by race and ethnicity
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Early learning · 2023–24
How much public pre-K is reported?
Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.
Current staffing · 2023–24
How many staff members support students?
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Pre-K teachers125 FTE
Kindergarten teachers289 FTE
Elementary teachers3,146.4 FTE
Secondary teachers1,703.5 FTE
Ungraded teachers960.3 FTE
Instructional coordinators461 FTE
District administrators49 FTE
District administrative support523 FTE
School administrative support995 FTE
Library and media support55 FTE
Other support staff2,437 FTE
Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.
High-school outcomes · 2023–24
How many students completed school or dropped out?
Regular diplomas among completers
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12
Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Teachers and staff
Teacher workforce
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Graduation · 2022–23
How many students graduated within four years?
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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
13.4%Students learning English12,371 students · 149 of 163 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
11.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services11,009 students · 160 of 163 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
3.1%Students with Section 504 plans2,811 students · 145 of 163 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
1.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services1,086 students · 160 of 163 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
Community context · 2024
How many school-age children live in poverty?
This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.
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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in KY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
Katy IsdFulshear, TX94,785 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →San Diego UnifiedSan Diego, CA95,492 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →DeKalb CountyStone Mountain, GA91,398 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →PinellasDunedin, FL91,021 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →LeeFort Myers, FL100,064 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →
Student outcomes
How are students doing?
Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.
Are results improving over time?
30thlatest estimated national standing
20192022202320242025
7 percentile points lower than 2019.
How many high-school students left during the year?
3.3%of students enrolled in grades 9–12
District3.3%
KY1.3%
U.S.2.6%
Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.
State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.
Academic results · 2025
How do results differ among student groups?
Asian students4,571 assessments
64 out of 100Students not economically disadvantaged25,291 assessments
55 out of 100White students27,577 assessments
48 out of 100Fem40,036 assessments
31 out of 100Mal42,259 assessments
29 out of 100Economically disadvantaged students57,006 assessments
22 out of 100Hispanic students15,121 assessments
22 out of 100Black students29,541 assessments
18 out of 100A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.
District makeup
What kinds of schools are in the district?
School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.
District finances
How is the district funded, and how does it spend?
Sources of funds
Where the money comes from
Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.
Uses of funds
Where the money goes
Annual spending for each enrolled student.
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
How operating money was used
People costs
Equipment, buildings and debt
Selected federal program revenue
What changed since FY 2022
FY 2022$17,376
→FY 2023$18,189
FY 2022$1,847
→FY 2023$2,096
FY 2022$4,378
→FY 2023$5,025
Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.
Attendance
How has chronic absence changed?
65,929 of 94,218 students
29,113 of 92,497 students
32,932 of 92,754 students
Specialized support and security · 2021–22
What specialized roles were reported?
Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.
Learning opportunities
What do district schools offer?
Algebra I46 reporting schools
85%
Calculus46 reporting schools
33%
Biology46 reporting schools
91%
Chemistry46 reporting schools
80%
Physics46 reporting schools
85%
Computer science46 reporting schools
41%
Advanced Placement45 reporting schools
53%
Dual enrollment46 reporting schools
59%
Gifted programs166 reporting schools
89%
International Baccalaureate45 reporting schools
2%
Athletics44 reporting schools
48%
Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.
Safety and discipline
What was reported across district schools?
7,699Out-of-school suspensions162 reporting schoolsSee schools →11,328In-school suspensions161 reporting schoolsSee schools →47Law-enforcement referrals161 reporting schoolsSee schools →17School-related arrests161 reporting schoolsSee schools →565Physical restraint76 reporting schoolsSee schools →
Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.
Technology and safety · 2021–22
What access and incident data is available?
Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?35.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 92,754 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,189current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?204:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
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