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Shacklette Elementary School

5310 Mercury Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shacklette 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Shacklette Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Shacklette 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 Shacklette Elementary School is 0.72, 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)
#1074 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
25-29%
45%
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
10%
Black
35%
11%
White
29%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Shacklette Elementary School's ranking?
Shacklette Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shacklette Elementary School often compared to?
Shacklette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kerrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Shacklette Elementary School?
417 students attend Shacklette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Shacklette Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shacklette Elementary School?
Shacklette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shacklette Elementary School offer ?
Shacklette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shacklette Elementary School part of?
Shacklette Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Shacklette Elementary School located?
Shacklette Elementary School is located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Pleasure Ridge Park.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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