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Farmer Elementary School

6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Farmer Elementary School's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mind is not an empty vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.

School Rankings

Farmer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmer Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#214 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
38%
55%
45%
35-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
20%
11%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farmer Elementary School's ranking?
Farmer Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Farmer Elementary School often compared to?
Farmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Farmer Elementary School?
759 students attend Farmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Farmer Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmer Elementary School?
Farmer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farmer Elementary School offer ?
Farmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmer Elementary School part of?
Farmer Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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