Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherdsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherdsville Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Shepherdsville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherdsville Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherdsville Elementary School's ranking?
Shepherdsville Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shepherdsville Elementary School often compared to?
Shepherdsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Junction Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Shepherdsville Elementary School?
540 students attend Shepherdsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shepherdsville Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherdsville Elementary School?
Shepherdsville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shepherdsville Elementary School offer ?
Shepherdsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shepherdsville Elementary School part of?
Shepherdsville Elementary School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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