Camp Taylor Elementary
An Atherton Zone resides elementary with STEM and arts supports
Resides elementary · Grades K–5 · Camp Taylor
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Camp Taylor is an Atherton Zone neighborhood elementary with an early bell, substantial room under listed capacity, and schoolwide STEM, arts, and family supports.
1446 Belmar Drive · Camp Taylor · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Camp Taylor 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
Camp Taylor is a resides elementary in the Atherton Zone, not a Traditional magnet. If School Finder assigns the address here, the family registers rather than applying for a magnet seat.
The school lists a STEM Lab, library media, arts and humanities, schoolwide PBIS, a full-time mental-health counselor, and an on-site Family Resource Center.
Who runs the building
Principal John Shanton
Principal John Shanton has worked on the campus since 2013. Assistant Principal Stacey Porter, counselor Sally Travis, and Family Resource Center coordinator Shenika Breed were listed when this guide was checked.
School details
- Address
- 1446 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY 40213
- Phone
- (502) 485-8222
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/camptaylor(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Cougars
- Atherton Zone resides school
- Listed capacity: 553
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Camp Taylor, register for the resides school. Use the choice window only when requesting another eligible option.
- Register if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- No magnet application is needed to remain at the assigned school.
- Complete Transportation Verification.
- Ask about grade-level availability even though total enrollment is below listed capacity.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates on the JCPS Student Assignment page
Regular resides transportation rules apply. The 7:30 a.m. bell can mean a very early pickup, so confirm the route and care plan.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Camp Taylor is your assigned school.
- The 7:30 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value STEM Lab, arts, counseling, and Family Resource supports.
Think twice when
- You need a 9:40 a.m. start.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide magnet.
- You assume an under-capacity building guarantees every requested placement.
Students
The 2025–26 data book counted 353 students against a listed capacity of 553, about 64% full. The Choices Guide used a snapshot of 338.
Diversity index
66%
Calculated from the 2025–26 JCPS counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 48% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 94 | 27% |
| Black / African American | 61 | 17% |
| Other groups | 28 | 8% |
Gender: 167 female · 186 male
- Multilingual learners: 100 (28%)
- ECE: about 18%
- Gifted and talented: 22 students (6%)
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 253 students (72%)
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 11% distinguished; 33% combined P+D.
- Math: 21% proficient and 5% distinguished; 26% combined P+D.
- The published combined bands were near or below JCPS elementary averages. Confirm the current year on the state report card.
Awards and recognition
STEM Lab
The school lists a dedicated STEM special.
Arts support
Camp Taylor received a 5x5 Fund for the Arts grant and lists arts and humanities programming.
Whole-child services
Schoolwide PBIS, a full-time mental-health counselor, and the Family Resource Center support students and families.
Location and daily life
Camp Taylor is on Belmar Drive in the Camp Taylor neighborhood. Test the 7:30 a.m. arrival before making a schedule decision.
The October count showed substantial room under listed building capacity. Ask what that means for class sizes and staffing.
Recent news, in context
Camp Taylor was not on the March 2026 list of elementary sites losing preschool classrooms. Confirm current placement separately.
Compare before you commit
- Bloom ElementaryAnother Atherton Zone resides school with an early start and higher enrollment.
- Atherton Zone optionsShelby Academy and eligible choice schools differ in program, capacity, and commute.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA boundary-based magnet with a separate application path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Camp Taylor my resides school?
- 2.How many minutes are in the grade-level reading block?
- 3.What happens in the STEM Lab each week?
- 4.What care is available around the early schedule?
- 5.How does lower enrollment affect class sizes?
- 6.Which middle school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder.
- 2.Register if new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Complete Transportation Verification.
- 4.Tour during the 7:30 a.m. arrival and ask about grade-level staffing.