Kerrick Elementary
A PRP Zone resides elementary preparing for a replacement building
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.
Kerrick is a Title I PRP Zone elementary with small-group enrichment, a STEAM Lab, restorative practices, and a replacement building planned on the same campus.
2210 Upper Hunters Trace · Southwest Louisville · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Kerrick 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
Kerrick is a resides school for assigned addresses and a PRP Zone option for some families. It is not a Traditional magnet. School Finder determines the path.
The school lists small-group enrichment and intervention, restorative practices and PBIS, a STEAM Lab, visual and performing arts, a full-time nurse, mental-health support, and a Family Resource Center.
Who runs the building
Principal Jenny Forseth
The September 2026 directory also listed assistant principal Jeremy Jenkins, FRC coordinator Tiffany Bolling, and counselor Dimitra Collier. Confirm current staff when you tour.
School details
- Address
- 2210 Upper Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40216
- Phone
- (502) 485-8284
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/kerrick(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school
- Pleasure Ridge Park High cluster
- Listed capacity: 531
- Replacement building expected fall 2027
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Kerrick, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Other eligible PRP 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 how construction and the planned replacement building affect arrival and daily routines.
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
- Kerrick is your resides or preferred PRP Zone school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value small-group support, STEAM, restorative practices, and on-site family services.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. school day.
- You want a Traditional uniform culture or districtwide theme magnet.
- You are choosing mainly by state test rankings.
Students
JCPS counted 318 students on October 1, 2025 against a listed capacity of 531, about 60% full. The Choices Guide used 326.
Diversity index
73%
Calculated from the October 1, 2025 file. Kerrick had no single majority group; the index is not a school grade.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black / African American | 119 | 37% |
| White | 89 | 28% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 65 | 20% |
| Other reported groups | 45 | 14% |
Gender: 156 female · 162 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 252 students (79%)
- Multilingual learners: 81 students (25%)
- Title I school
- Capacity used: about 60%
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- Reading: 16% proficient and 3% distinguished; 19% combined P+D.
- Math: 15% proficient and 2% distinguished; 17% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were below JCPS elementary averages in the guide's September 2026 review.
Awards and recognition
Replacement campus
JCPS broke ground in September 2025 for a new building expected in fall 2027.
Small-group support
The school highlights enrichment and intervention for varied needs.
STEAM and arts
STEAM Lab plus visual and performing arts are listed.
Location and daily life
The Upper Hunters Trace campus is in southwest Jefferson County. The existing school remains in use while the replacement is built on site.
The 4:20 p.m. dismissal makes after-school care an important planning question.
Recent news, in context
JCPS broke ground on the replacement Kerrick building on September 9, 2025, with opening expected in fall 2027. Confirm the construction schedule with the district.
Compare before you commit
- PRP Zone elementariesEisenhower, Greenwood, Sanders, Shacklette, Wellington, and Wilkerson 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 Kerrick my resides school or a PRP Zone option I need to rank?
- 2.What does small-group enrichment look like in third grade?
- 3.How will construction affect arrival and outdoor space?
- 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 the construction plan.
- 4.Apply during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.