Jeffersontown Elementary
A Jeffersontown Zone resides elementary with Spanish, arts, and an outdoor classroom
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Jeffersontown
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Jeffersontown is a Title I neighborhood elementary with Gifted and Talent Pool services, Spanish in every grade, expanded arts, and enrollment above listed capacity.
3610 Cedarwood Way · Jeffersontown · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Jeffersontown 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
Jeffersontown is a resides school for assigned addresses and a zone option for some other families. It is not a Traditional magnet. School Finder decides the path.
The school lists Gifted and Talented and Primary Talent Pool services, Spanish at all grade levels, expanded arts and humanities, Character Strong, STEAM, an outdoor classroom, and a large activity list.
Who runs the building
Principal Brooke Schilling
The September 2026 directory also listed assistant principal Katie Thompson, FRC coordinator Wynette Young, and counselors Kim Docimo and Sepricia White. Confirm current staff when you tour.
School details
- Address
- 3610 Cedarwood Way, Louisville, KY 40299
- Phone
- (502) 485-8274
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jtownelementary(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Jeffersontown High cluster
- Listed capacity: 638
- Outdoor classroom
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Jeffersontown, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Other eligible zone schools are ranked through School Choices.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Returning students who have not moved do not need to reapply to stay.
- Magnet programs are selected separately from zone choices.
- Ask which grades have space because the October 2025 enrollment exceeded listed capacity.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system, subject to current eligibility. Complete Transportation Verification.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Jeffersontown is your resides or preferred zone school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value Spanish, gifted services, arts, Character Strong, and an outdoor classroom.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. elementary schedule.
- You want a Traditional uniform culture or districtwide theme magnet.
- You assume an over-capacity campus has room in every grade.
Students
JCPS counted 668 students on October 1, 2025 against a listed capacity of 638, about 105% full. The Choices Guide used 684.
Diversity index
71%
Calculated from the October 1, 2025 file. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 39% |
| Black / African American | 181 | 27% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 140 | 21% |
| Other reported groups | 88 | 13% |
Gender: 321 female · 347 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 452 students (68%)
- Multilingual learners: 186 students (28%)
- Title I school
- Capacity used: about 105%
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- Reading: 19% proficient and 7% distinguished; 26% combined P+D.
- Math: 18% proficient and 5% distinguished; 23% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were below JCPS elementary averages in the guide's September 2026 review.
Awards and recognition
Spanish in every grade
Spanish instruction is listed across K–5.
Expanded arts
Band, orchestra, visual art, practical living, and performing arts are listed.
Family involvement
The guide highlights an award-winning PTA, family events, and a broad club list.
Location and daily life
The Cedarwood Way campus is in eastern Jefferson County. Test the commute during the actual late-bell arrival period.
The 4:20 p.m. dismissal and above-capacity enrollment are practical questions for a tour.
Recent news, in context
The October 2025 count was above listed capacity. Ask the school or School Choice which grades currently have room.
Compare before you commit
- Cochran ElementaryA listed choice school reached through a separate application path.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet.
- Jeffersontown Zone schoolsCochrane, Farmer, Tully, and Watterson share the zone framework.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Jeffersontown my resides school or a zone option I need to rank?
- 2.What do Spanish and the outdoor classroom look like in a third-grade day?
- 3.How are gifted and Primary Talent Pool services scheduled?
- 4.Which grades currently have space?
- 5.What after-school care exists after 4:20 p.m.?
- 6.What transportation applies to my exact address?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school and assigned clusters.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Tour during late-bell arrival and ask about capacity by grade.
- 4.Apply during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.