Slaughter Elementary
A Southern Zone resides elementary with a 9:40 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Southern Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Slaughter Elementary is a Southern Zone elementary with a 9:40 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
3805 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219 · south Louisville and Okolona
Official starting points
- Official Slaughter 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
Slaughter Elementary is at 3805 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219 in south Louisville and Okolona. It serves grades K–5, runs 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m., and is a Southern Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Southern High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Sara Adams
Family Resource Coordinator Debbie Hancox and mental-health practitioner Lauren Clark were listed when checked; confirm the current assistant principal and counselor.
School details
- Address
- 3805 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219
- Phone
- (502) 485-8328
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/slaughter(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Southern Zone
- Listed capacity: 468
- 9:40 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Slaughter Elementary to the address, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Families seeking another eligible option use the School Choices section.
- 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.
- Use School Finder to confirm the resides school, zone, and later school path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the current stop.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system. Eligibility can change; confirm the route and the household plan for the 9:40 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Slaughter Elementary is your resides or preferred Southern Zone school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value the school’s published programs and support services.
Think twice when
- You need a different school-day schedule.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide theme magnet.
- You are choosing only from rankings without checking current grade-level space.
Students
The 2025–26 source count was 457 students against a listed capacity of 468, about 98% full. The Choices Guide used 482. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
58%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 10% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 266 | 58% |
| Black / African American | 124 | 27% |
| Other reported groups | 22 | 5% |
Gender: Confirm with school
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 378 students (83%)
- Multilingual learners: 282 students (62%)
- Near listed capacity
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 16% proficient and 4% distinguished; 20% combined P+D.
- 18% proficient and 3% distinguished; 21% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were well below JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Project-based learning
The school lists Project-Based Learning and Project Lead The Way materials.
Outdoor science
Gardens, wetlands, and inquiry science extend learning outside the classroom.
Culture and activities
PBIS, restorative practices, robotics, STLP, Academic Team, arts, and athletics are listed.
Location and daily life
The campus is in south Louisville and Okolona. Test the commute during the actual 9:40 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was under listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Family Resource Coordinator Debbie Hancox and mental-health practitioner Lauren Clark were listed when checked; confirm the current assistant principal and counselor.
Compare before you commit
- Southern Zone optionsBlake, Blue Lick, Laukhuf, Okolona, and Rangeland are other Southern Zone campuses; Minors Lane is the satellite option.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Slaughter 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 9:40 a.m.–4:20 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 during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.
- 4.Tour during the 9:40 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.