At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (73.3%) and White (14.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black73.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Foster Traditional Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
King Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Portland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
Maupin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Shelby Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
Kerrick Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
348 reported students
Public schools near Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 427 | 0.7 mi |
| Byck Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 272 | 1.1 mi |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–KG | 7 | 1.2 mi |
| Whitney Young Elementary at Engelhard Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 265 | 1.2 mi |
| Brandeis Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 420 | 1.7 mi |
| Atkinson Academy Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 462 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
What grades does Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary serve?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 315 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary in?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is part of Jefferson County, based in Louisville, KY, which operates 171 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School (0.7 mi), Byck Elementary (1.1 mi), Heuser Hearing & Language Academy (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.