Whitney Young at Engelhard
A Seneca Zone resides elementary with a 8:40 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Seneca Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Whitney Young at Engelhard is a Seneca Zone elementary with a 8:40 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
1004 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40203 · Old Louisville
Official starting points
- Official Whitney Young at Engelhard 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
Whitney Young at Engelhard is at 1004 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40203 in Old Louisville. It serves grades K–5, runs 8:40 a.m.–3:20 p.m., and is a Seneca Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Seneca High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Dr. Erica Lawrence
Assistant principals Katie Mayo and Jamie Morrow, counselor Malia Gibson, and Family Resource Coordinator Kate Erwin were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 1004 South First Street, Louisville, KY 40203
- Phone
- (502) 485-8246
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/whitneyyoung(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Seneca Zone
- Listed capacity: 425
- 8:40 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Whitney Young at Engelhard 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 8:40 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Whitney Young at Engelhard is your resides or preferred Seneca Zone school.
- The 8:40 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 329 students against a listed capacity of 425, about 77% full. The Choices Guide used 330. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
37%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 | 8% |
| Black / African American | 258 | 78% |
| Other reported groups | 22 | 7% |
Gender: 169 female · 160 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 281 students (85.4%)
- Multilingual learners: 39 students (12%)
- Merged campus
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- The live site listed reading as unavailable after the merger.
- The live site listed math as unavailable after the merger.
- Do not use pre-merger scores for the combined campus; check the current Kentucky report card.
Awards and recognition
Merged campus
JCPS combined Whitney Young Magnet and Engelhard at the South First Street building.
Global Game Changers
Free after-school and summer programming is listed.
Enrichment and support
French, art, technology, Future Healers, clubs, a full-time FRC, and mental-health support are listed.
Location and daily life
The campus is in Old 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 principals Katie Mayo and Jamie Morrow, counselor Malia Gibson, and Family Resource Coordinator Kate Erwin were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Seneca Zone optionsCochran, McFerran Preparatory Academy, and Perry are the listed Network 2 choice peers.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Whitney Young at Engelhard 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 during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.
- 4.Tour during the 8:40 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.