Wilkerson Elementary
A Pleasure Ridge Park Zone resides elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Pleasure Ridge Park Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Wilkerson Elementary is a Pleasure Ridge Park Zone elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
5601 Johnsontown Road, Louisville, KY 40272 · southwest Jefferson County
Official starting points
- Official Wilkerson 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
Wilkerson Elementary is at 5601 Johnsontown Road, Louisville, KY 40272 in southwest Jefferson County. It serves grades K–5, runs 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m., and is a Pleasure Ridge Park Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Pleasure Ridge Park High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Sara Alvey
Assistant Principal Andrea Stacy, counselor Shelby Parker, Family Resource Coordinator Marliese Watts, and mental-health practitioner Rebecca Speedy were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 5601 Johnsontown Road, Louisville, KY 40272
- Phone
- (502) 485-8351
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/wilkerson(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Pleasure Ridge Park Zone
- Listed capacity: 565
- 7:30 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Wilkerson 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 7:30 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Wilkerson Elementary is your resides or preferred Pleasure Ridge Park Zone school.
- The 7:30 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 486 students against a listed capacity of 565, about 86% full. The Choices Guide used 549. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
70%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 38% |
| Black / African American | 161 | 33% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 104 | 21% |
| Other reported groups | 38 | 8% |
Gender: 232 female · 254 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 74.9%
- Multilingual learners: more than 100
- Opened in 2022
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 17% proficient and 7% distinguished; 24% combined P+D.
- 17% proficient and 2% distinguished; 19% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were below JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Character pillars
The school uses six pillars: trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, respect, fairness, and citizenship.
Talent and belonging
Primary Talent Pool, Gifted and Talented, Advance, and No Place for Hate are listed.
Leadership and activities
Safety Patrol, Student Council, Justice Now, Green Guardians, STLP, Newscast, academics, and athletics are listed.
Location and daily life
The campus is in southwest Jefferson County. Test the commute during the actual 7:30 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 Andrea Stacy, counselor Shelby Parker, Family Resource Coordinator Marliese Watts, and mental-health practitioner Rebecca Speedy were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Pleasure Ridge Park Zone optionsEisenhower, Greenwood, Kerrick, Sanders, Shacklette, and Wellington are other Pleasure Ridge Park Zone campuses.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Wilkerson 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 7:30 a.m.–2:10 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 7:30 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.