At a glance
Reported students
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
63
Kentucky School for the Blind: 63 reported students.
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
- 62
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.6:1
What the reported data says about Kentucky School for the Blind
Kentucky School for the Blind is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Louisville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kentucky School for the Blind District. NCES reports 63 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.6%) and Black (17.5%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kentucky School for the Blind
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White55.6%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black17.5%
- Asian15.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Public schools near Kentucky School for the Blind
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Innocents Discovery Other · Jefferson County | PK–12 | 26 | 1.1 mi |
| Home of the Innocents School Other · Jefferson County | KG–12 | 30 | 1.1 mi |
| J. Graham Brown School Other · Jefferson County | KG–12 | 800 | 2.2 mi |
| Dawson Orman Education Center Other · Jefferson County | PK–PK | 149 | 2.3 mi |
| Peace Academy Other · Jefferson County | PK–12 | 107 | 2.7 mi |
| Jefferson Technical College Other · Jefferson County | UG–UG | 0 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky School for the Blind
What grades does Kentucky School for the Blind serve?
Kentucky School for the Blind reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Kentucky School for the Blind District.
How many students attend Kentucky School for the Blind?
Kentucky School for the Blind reported 63 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 62 students.
Is Kentucky School for the Blind a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kentucky School for the Blind is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentucky School for the Blind District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kentucky School for the Blind students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.8% 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 Kentucky School for the Blind in?
Kentucky School for the Blind is part of Kentucky School for the Blind District, based in Louisville, KY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kentucky School for the Blind?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Home of the Innocents Discovery (1.1 mi), Home of the Innocents School (1.1 mi), J. Graham Brown School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.