Schaffner Traditional Elementary
An address-eligible Traditional elementary magnet with a structured, uniformed program
Traditional magnet · Grades K–5 · Application required
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Magnet application
- School day: 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary is an address-eligible Traditional magnet with a 8:40 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
2701 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216 · southwest Louisville
Official starting points
- Official Schaffner Traditional 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
Schaffner Traditional Elementary is at 2701 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216 in southwest Louisville. It serves grades K–5, runs 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m., and is a Traditional magnet.
The student’s later school path depends on the family address.
Who runs the building
Principal Zachary Eckels
Assistant Principal Brian Meers, counselor Ra Caiya Darden, Family Resource Coordinator Desmond Phillips, and SAM Josh Carney were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 2701 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
- Phone
- (502) 485-8217
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/schaffner(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Traditional Traditional magnet
- Listed capacity: 546
- 8:40 a.m. start
How families get in
Schaffner Traditional Elementary is an address-eligible Traditional magnet, not an ordinary neighborhood resides school. Address eligibility does not enroll a child; families apply in the magnet section.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Confirm address eligibility in School Finder.
- Select the school in the magnet section of the Elementary Application.
- Confirm transportation after assignment; a magnet seat does not automatically include a bus.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Transportation is not automatic for a magnet placement. Confirm eligibility after assignment and complete Transportation Verification when applicable.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- You want a structured Traditional program with uniforms.
- The 8:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You will complete the magnet application and verify transportation.
Think twice when
- You need a neighborhood resides school with no application.
- You need a different bell than 8:40 a.m..
- You assume address eligibility guarantees enrollment or transportation.
Students
The 2025–26 source count was 541 students against a listed capacity of 546, about 99% full. The Choices Guide used 558. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
63%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 27% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 | 8% |
| Black / African American | 285 | 53% |
| Other reported groups | 68 | 13% |
Gender: 261 female · 280 male
- Economically disadvantaged: 65.6%
- Multilingual learners: 45 students (about 8%)
- Traditional uniforms
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 29% proficient and 16% distinguished; 45% combined P+D.
- 27% proficient and 12% distinguished; 39% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were above JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Traditional structure
The school describes high expectations, accountability, uniforms, and a highly structured environment.
2016 Blue Ribbon
The campus identifies itself as a 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Family expectations
The program emphasizes strong parent involvement, family events, kindness, health, and community respect.
Location and daily life
The campus is in southwest Louisville. Test the commute during the actual 8:40 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was under listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Assistant Principal Brian Meers, counselor Ra Caiya Darden, Family Resource Coordinator Desmond Phillips, and SAM Josh Carney were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Other Traditional elementary magnetsAudubon, Carter, Foster, and Greathouse/Shryock are the other address-eligible Traditional elementary magnets.
- Neighborhood resides schoolA different assignment path with no magnet application when the address remains assigned there.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Schaffner Traditional Elementary my assigned school or an option I need to apply for?
- 2.What does the grade-level reading block look like in minutes and group size?
- 3.What care is available around the 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m. schedule?
- 4.How do the listed programs operate in a typical week?
- 5.Which grades currently have space?
- 6.What transportation applies to my exact address?
- 7.What middle and high school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school, zone, middle school, and high school.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Apply in the magnet section during the on-time window.
- 4.Tour during the 8:40 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.