At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 619
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 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 (48.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.6 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 2 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
- 23.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White14.4%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black48.6%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.3%
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.
Carrithers Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
545 reported students
Johnson Traditional Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
516 reported students
Barret Traditional Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
579 reported students
Newburg Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Middle · Grades 06–08
470 reported students
Public schools near Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 470 | 1.1 mi |
| Lassiter Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 921 | 2.9 mi |
| Noe Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 1,155 | 3.7 mi |
| Farnsley Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 919 | 4.4 mi |
| Johnson Traditional Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 516 | 4.4 mi |
| Conway Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 678 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South serve?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 619 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 543 students and 34.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South in?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North (1.1 mi), Lassiter Middle (2.9 mi), Noe Middle (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.