- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Hartstern Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hartstern Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000704
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartstern Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #57 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartstern Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartstern Elementary ranks #57 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Hartstern Elementary grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 210299000704 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 20.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Hartstern Elementary grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hartstern Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 597
Hartstern Elementary
597 students
What this shows Hartstern Elementary reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartstern Elementary compares
Hartstern Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 31.5%
White 17.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Hartstern Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartstern Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartstern Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hartstern Elementary
How many students attend Hartstern Elementary?
Hartstern Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartstern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartstern Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartstern Elementary?
63.0% of students at Hartstern Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartstern Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hartstern Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartstern Elementary?
Hartstern Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartstern Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartstern Elementary ranks #57 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Hartstern Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.