Chancey Elementary
A Ballard Zone resides elementary with Leader in Me and project-based learning
Resides elementary · Grades K–5 · Far East Louisville
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Chancey is a Ballard Zone neighborhood elementary with an early bell, Leader in Me and project-based learning, and room under listed capacity.
4301 Murphy Lane · Far East Louisville · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Chancey 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
Chancey is a resides elementary in the Ballard Zone, not a Traditional magnet. Its continuing zone peers are Dunn, Norton Commons, Norton, Portland, and Wilder. Zachary Taylor is closed and is not a current option.
The school highlights Leader in Me, project-based learning, Primary Talent Pool, gifted and Advance programming, one-to-one Chromebooks, MTSS, arts, wellness, and clubs.
Who runs the building
Principal Tioka Ivory
Principal Tioka Ivory has a long history with the school. Assistant Principal Kelly Milburn, counselor Aaron Cahill, and Family Resource and Youth Services coordinator Christina Case were listed when this guide was checked.
School details
- Address
- 4301 Murphy Lane, Louisville, KY 40241
- Phone
- (502) 485-8387
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/chancey(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Cardinals
- Ballard Zone resides school
- Listed capacity: 616
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Chancey, 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 stay at the assigned school.
- Complete Transportation Verification.
- Use the current Ballard Zone list; Zachary Taylor is no longer a continuing option.
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 an early pickup, so confirm the route and care plan.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Chancey is your assigned school.
- The early schedule works for your household.
- You value project-based learning, Primary Talent Pool, and Leader in Me.
Think twice when
- You need a 9:40 a.m. start.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide magnet.
- You are choosing primarily from current state-test rankings.
Students
JCPS counted 468 students on October 1, 2025 against a listed capacity of 616, about 76% full. The Choices Guide used a snapshot of 485.
Diversity index
71%
Calculated from the October 1, 2025 JCPS enrollment file. No single reported group held a majority.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black / African American | 176 | 38% |
| White | 131 | 28% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 111 | 24% |
| Other groups | 50 | 11% |
Gender: 238 female · 230 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: about 64%
- ECE: about 16%
- Enrollment compared with capacity: about 76%
- Primary Talent Pool and Advance Program available
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: 23% proficient and 10% distinguished; 33% combined P+D.
- Math: 19% proficient and 7% distinguished; 26% combined P+D.
- A Blue accountability reference on the adjacent Dunn listing does not belong to Chancey. Use Chancey’s current report card.
Awards and recognition
Leader in Me
The Cardinal Way emphasizes safety, responsibility, and respect.
Project-based learning
Chancey lists project-based instruction and Primary Talent Pool for younger students.
Technology and activities
The guide lists one-to-one Chromebooks, robotics, STLP, arts, athletics, and Academic Team.
Location and daily life
Chancey is on Murphy Lane near the Oldham County line, Springhurst, and Norton Commons.
The early 7:30 a.m. schedule makes transportation and care a practical part of the choice.
Recent news, in context
The Ballard Zone now continues with Chancey, Dunn, Norton Commons, Norton, Portland, and Wilder. Zachary Taylor closed and should not appear as a current option.
Compare before you commit
- Ballard Zone elementariesDunn, Norton Commons, Norton, Portland, and Wilder are the other continuing schools.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA boundary-based Traditional magnet with a separate application path.
- Ballard HighThe high-school cluster; confirm the assigned middle school in School Finder.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Chancey my resides school?
- 2.How many minutes are in the grade-level reading block?
- 3.How does Primary Talent Pool work in kindergarten through second grade?
- 4.What care is available around the early schedule?
- 5.How does Leader in Me appear during a regular day?
- 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 school day and compare only with current Ballard Zone schools.