Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
A Waggener Zone resides elementary and listed choice school
Resides and choice elementary · Grades K–5 · Clifton / Irish Hill
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Breckinridge-Franklin is a Waggener Zone neighborhood elementary that also appears as a choice school for some other zones. School Finder determines the right entry path.
1351 Payne Street · Clifton / Irish Hill · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Breckinridge-Franklin is a resides school for assigned Waggener Zone addresses and a listed choice school for some families in the Atkinson, Byck, and Portland areas. It is not a Traditional magnet.
The school highlights smaller classes, one-to-one Chromebooks, weekly art, music, library technology, physical education, and after-school programming.
Who runs the building
Principal Dustin Whitis
Principal Dustin Whitis previously taught fourth grade on this campus. Confirm the current assistant principal and Family Resource Center contact because official pages showed conflicting information.
School details
- Address
- 1351 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206
- Phone
- (502) 485-8215
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/breckfrank(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Bullfrogs
- Waggener Zone resides school
- Listed capacity: 476
How families get in
Start with School Finder. Assigned families register directly; families using a listed choice-school path should follow the current Student Assignment directions.
- Register if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- No magnet application is needed to remain at the assigned school.
- Use the school-choice window when requesting this school through an eligible choice path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm what service follows the selected path.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates on the JCPS Student Assignment page
The building was under listed capacity overall, but that does not guarantee space in every grade or transportation from every address.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Breckinridge-Franklin is your assigned or eligible choice school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value small-class programming, related arts, and Family Resource supports.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. start.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide magnet model.
- You are choosing only from current test-score rankings.
Students
The 2025–26 data book counted 414 students against a listed capacity of 476, about 87% full. The Choices Guide used a snapshot of 434.
Diversity index
56%
Calculated from the 2025–26 JCPS counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black / African American | 257 | 62% |
| White | 72 | 17% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 44 | 11% |
| Other groups | 41 | 10% |
Gender: Near-even split; confirm current counts with JCPS
- Multilingual learners: 56 (14%)
- ECE: about 18%
- Gifted and talented: 15 students (4%)
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 354 students (85%)
Academics
The figures below use the school guide's September 2026 review of JCPS and Kentucky reporting. Confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- Reading: 22% proficient and 6% distinguished; 28% combined P+D.
- Math: 15% proficient and 9% distinguished; 24% combined P+D.
- Both published combined bands were below JCPS elementary averages in the same table. Use the state report card for the current year.
Awards and recognition
Small-class program
JCPS materials highlight small-class-size programming.
One-to-one devices
The school lists LTE-enabled Chromebooks for students.
Arts and after-school options
Offerings include art, music, band, orchestra, theater, athletics, and a Boys & Girls Club program.
Location and daily life
The school is on Payne Street near the Clifton and Irish Hill edge of 40206.
A two-acre campus and late bell shape arrival, dismissal, and care planning.
Recent news, in context
Breckinridge-Franklin was not on the March 2026 list of elementary sites losing preschool classrooms. Confirm current placement separately.
Compare before you commit
- Waggener Zone elementariesOther assigned schools use the same zone framework but have different schedules, capacity, and programs.
- Byck ElementaryA resides elementary with a districtwide Talent Development program.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA boundary-based Traditional magnet with uniforms and a separate application path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is this my resides school or an eligible choice school?
- 2.How many minutes are in the grade-level reading block?
- 3.Which related arts meet every week?
- 4.What care is available around the late schedule?
- 5.Which grades currently have space?
- 6.Which middle school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and identify the correct entry path.
- 2.Register if new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Confirm transportation for the chosen path.
- 4.Tour during the school day and verify current Family Resource staffing.