For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,748 students in 40216, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40216, KY are Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Farnsley Middle School and Crums Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 40216 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40216, KY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8217
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Crums Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 S Crums Ln
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Wellington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Kaufman Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Gutermuth Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sanders Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8261
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Kerrick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Upper Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8284
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 40216, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 40216, KY include Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Farnsley Middle School and Crums Lane Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 40216?
8 public elementary schools are located in 40216.
What is the racial composition of students in 40216?
40216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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