At a glance
Reported students
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Western Day Treatment: 14 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.1:1 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
- 14
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.8:1
What the reported data says about Western Day Treatment
Western Day Treatment is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 14 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 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.1:1, 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 Black (64.3%) and White (28.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 92.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Western Day Treatment
- 1How do the reported 3.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.54 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 92.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White28.6%
- Hispanic0%
- Black64.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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.
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
St Joseph Children's Home
Elementary · Grades KG–08
30 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 Western Day Treatment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcferran Preparatory Academy Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 584 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cochran Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 419 | 0.7 mi |
| Frayser Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 419 | 0.9 mi |
| Whitney Young Elementary at Engelhard Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 265 | 1.6 mi |
| Maupin Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 302 | 1.7 mi |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–KG | 7 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Day Treatment
What grades does Western Day Treatment serve?
Western Day Treatment reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Western Day Treatment?
Western Day Treatment reported 14 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 14 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Day Treatment?
The calculated ratio is 3.1:1, based on 14 students and 4.54 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 Western Day Treatment a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Day Treatment 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 Western Day Treatment students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.9% 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 Western Day Treatment in?
Western Day Treatment 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 Western Day Treatment?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mcferran Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Cochran Elementary (0.7 mi), Frayser Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.