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Luhr Elementary School

6900 Fegenbush Lane
Louisville, KY 40228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luhr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Luhr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Luhr Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Luhr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luhr Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#784 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Luhr Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Luhr Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Luhr Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Luhr Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luhr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luhr Elementary School's ranking?
Luhr Elementary School is ranked #784 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Luhr Elementary School often compared to?
Luhr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartstern Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Luhr Elementary School?
524 students attend Luhr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Luhr Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luhr Elementary School?
Luhr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Luhr Elementary School offer ?
Luhr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Luhr Elementary School part of?
Luhr Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Luhr Elementary School located?
Luhr Elementary School is located in the Highview neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Highview.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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