Wilt Elementary
A Fern Creek Zone resides elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Fern Creek Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Wilt Elementary is a Fern Creek Zone elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start, above listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
6700 Price Lane, Louisville, KY 40229 · south Jefferson County
Official starting points
- Official Wilt 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
Wilt Elementary is at 6700 Price Lane, Louisville, KY 40229 in south Jefferson County. It serves grades K–5, runs 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m., and is a Fern Creek Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Fern Creek High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Ben Pinnick
Assistant Principal Tiffany Williams, counselor Jessi Dutschke, Family Resource Coordinator BJ Wright, SAM Emily Hall, and mental-health practitioner Elizabeth Wilhite were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 6700 Price Lane, Louisville, KY 40229
- Phone
- (502) 485-8353
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/wilt(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Fern Creek Zone
- Listed capacity: 480
- 7:30 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Wilt 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
- Wilt Elementary is your resides or preferred Fern Creek 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 480, about 101% full. The Choices Guide used 520. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
74%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 33% |
| Black / African American | 139 | 29% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 122 | 25% |
| Other reported groups | 67 | 14% |
Gender: 241 female · 245 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: about 63%
- Multilingual learners: 135 students (28%)
- Preschool site was scheduled to close after 2025–26; confirm placement
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 31% proficient and 20% distinguished; 51% combined P+D.
- 33% proficient and 13% distinguished; 46% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were above JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Effort and excellence
The school motto is “Where Effort Becomes Excellence.”
Whole-child mission
The school emphasizes a safe environment, social-emotional growth, and family involvement.
Activities
Academic Team, athletics, Safety Patrol, SNAC, Student Government, and Music Makers are listed.
Location and daily life
The campus is in south Jefferson County. Test the commute during the actual 7:30 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was above listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Assistant Principal Tiffany Williams, counselor Jessi Dutschke, Family Resource Coordinator BJ Wright, SAM Emily Hall, and mental-health practitioner Elizabeth Wilhite were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Fern Creek Zone optionsBates, Fern Creek Elementary, Price, and Wheeler are other Fern Creek Zone campuses.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Wilt 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.