Kenwood Elementary
A Doss Zone resides elementary and School of Character
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Southwest Louisville
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Kenwood is a Title I Doss Zone elementary with workshop-model instruction, a STEM Lab, arts, and School of Character recognition.
7420 Justan Avenue · Southwest Louisville · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Kenwood 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
Kenwood is a resides school for assigned addresses and a Doss Zone option for some families. It is not a Traditional magnet. School Finder determines the path.
The school describes workshop-model, culturally relevant instruction, Advance Program, visual and performing arts, a STEM Lab, robotics, family supports, and a trauma-sensitive School of Character culture.
Who runs the building
Principal LaKeesha Burton
JCPS named Burton principal in June 2025. The September 2026 directory also listed assistant principals Dr. Tasha Griffith and Lyndsay Puckett and FRC coordinator Darrel Echols. Confirm current staff when you tour.
School details
- Address
- 7420 Justan Avenue, Louisville, KY 40214
- Phone
- (502) 485-8283
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/kenwood(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Doss High cluster
- Listed capacity: 531
- State and National School of Character
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Kenwood, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Other eligible Doss 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 schools and 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
- Kenwood is your resides or preferred Doss Zone school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value a STEM Lab, workshop instruction, arts, Advance Program, and family supports.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. school day.
- You want a Traditional uniform culture or districtwide theme magnet.
- You assume an over-capacity building has room in every grade.
Students
JCPS counted 577 students on October 1, 2025 against a listed capacity of 531, about 109% full. The Choices Guide used 593.
Diversity index
73%
Calculated from the October 1, 2025 file. Kenwood had no single majority group; the index is not a school grade.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 30% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 169 | 29% |
| Black / African American | 149 | 26% |
| Other reported groups | 84 | 15% |
Gender: 296 female · 281 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 426 students (74%)
- Multilingual learners: 246 students (43%)
- Title I school
- Capacity used: about 109%
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- Reading: 26% proficient and 10% distinguished; 36% combined P+D.
- Math: 23% proficient and 5% distinguished; 28% combined P+D.
- Reading was near the JCPS elementary average in the guide's review; math was below it.
Awards and recognition
National ESEA Distinguished School
Recognition highlighted in the school guide.
State and National School of Character
Kenwood also describes itself as Family Friendly and No Place for Hate.
STEM and arts
The school lists robotics, engineering, music, movement, drama, and visual arts.
Location and daily life
The Justan Avenue campus is in southwest 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
JCPS appointed LaKeesha Burton principal in June 2025. The October 2025 count was above listed capacity.
Compare before you commit
- Doss Zone elementariesCrums Lane, Layne, Stonestreet, and Trunnell share the zone framework.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet.
- Maupin ElementaryA listed choice school reached through an application.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Kenwood my resides school or a Doss Zone option I need to rank?
- 2.What do the STEM Lab and workshop model look like in third grade?
- 3.Which grades currently have space?
- 4.What after-school care exists after 4:20 p.m.?
- 5.How does the School of Character model shape a regular day?
- 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.