- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisville, KY
Slaughter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Slaughter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210299000693
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slaughter Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #31 of 51
- elementary schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Slaughter Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slaughter Elementary ranks #31 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Slaughter Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 210299000693 · Louisville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Slaughter Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Slaughter 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 466
Slaughter Elementary
466 students
What this shows Slaughter Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slaughter Elementary compares
Slaughter 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 27.7%
White 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Slaughter 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 Slaughter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slaughter 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 elementary schools in Louisville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Bowen Elementary
Standard public school
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Norton Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Goldsmith Elementary
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Indian Trail Elementary
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Wheeler Elementary
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slaughter Elementary
How many students attend Slaughter Elementary?
Slaughter Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaughter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaughter Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slaughter Elementary?
73.6% of students at Slaughter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slaughter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Slaughter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slaughter Elementary?
Slaughter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Slaughter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Slaughter Elementary ranks #31 of 51 elementary 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 elementary schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Slaughter 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.