At a glance
Reported students
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
St Joseph Children's Home: 30 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4:1 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
- 26
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.3:1
What the reported data says about St Joseph Children's Home
St Joseph Children's Home is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 30 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 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4:1, below 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 White (76.7%) and multiracial (13.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 65.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking St Joseph Children's Home
- 1How do the reported 4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.54 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 65.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White76.7%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
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
Not reported as 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.
Western Day Treatment
Elementary · Grades KG–05
14 reported students
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
7 reported students
Bellewood
Elementary · Grades KG–05
7 reported students
The Brook-Dupont
Elementary · Grades PK–08
2 reported students
Zachary Taylor Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
260 reported students
Whitney Young Elementary at Engelhard
Elementary · Grades KG–05
265 reported students
Public schools near St Joseph Children's Home
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 465 | 0.7 mi |
| Chenoweth Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 569 | 1.2 mi |
| Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 399 | 1.9 mi |
| Bloom Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 533 | 2.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 578 | 2.4 mi |
| St Matthews Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 598 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about St Joseph Children's Home
What grades does St Joseph Children's Home serve?
St Joseph Children's Home reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Jefferson County.
How many students attend St Joseph Children's Home?
St Joseph Children's Home reported 30 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at St Joseph Children's Home?
The calculated ratio is 4:1, based on 30 students and 7.54 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 St Joseph Children's Home a public, charter, or magnet school?
St Joseph Children's Home is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of St Joseph Children's Home students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is St Joseph Children's Home in?
St Joseph Children's Home 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 St Joseph Children's Home?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Field Elementary (0.7 mi), Chenoweth Elementary (1.2 mi), Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.