Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goldsmith 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Goldsmith Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
32%
10%
Black
27%
11%
White
24%
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
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Goldsmith Elementary School's ranking?
Goldsmith Elementary School is ranked #1112 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Goldsmith Elementary School often compared to?
Goldsmith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Klondike Lane Elementary School, Watterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Goldsmith Elementary School?
630 students attend Goldsmith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Goldsmith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldsmith Elementary School?
Goldsmith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goldsmith Elementary School offer ?
Goldsmith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goldsmith Elementary School part of?
Goldsmith Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Goldsmith Elementary School located?
Goldsmith Elementary School is located in the Bon Air neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bon Air.
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