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📍 Louisville, KY · Jefferson County

School District for
Zip Code 40207

Jefferson County Public Schools · Grades M

7
out of 10 Rating Good
Based on NCES 2024-2025 data
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School District · Louisville, KY
Jefferson County Public Schools
📍 Jefferson County, KY · Zip Code 40207
7/10
Rating
98,000
Students
155
Schools
M
Grade Span
👍 Good St. Matthews / Crescent Hill. Above-average area. Per-pupil spending: $11,000/year.
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
M
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
2100 18th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35209
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District Type
Urban
Assigned Schools for Zip 40207
Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district
Schools in Jefferson County Public Schools167 schools · NCES 2024
🏫 Elementary Schools (97)
  • Tully Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 791 students
  • Stopher Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 781 students
  • Fern Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 744 students
  • Farmer Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 737 students
  • Bowen Elementary — Grades K–5 · 729 students
  • Norton Elementary — Grades K–5 · 716 students
  • Jeffersontown Elementary — Grades K–5 · 686 students
  • Fairdale Elementary — Grades K–5 · 653 students
  • Goldsmith Elementary — Grades K–5 · 651 students
  • Indian Trail Elementary — Grades K–5 · 649 students
  • Laukhuf Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 627 students
  • Wheeler Elementary — Grades K–5 · 626 students
  • Audubon Traditional Elementary — Grades K–5 · 610 students
  • Lowe Elementary — Grades K–5 · 608 students
  • Greathouse/Shryock Traditional — Grades K–5 · 607 students
  • St Matthews Elementary — Grades K–5 · 598 students
  • Norton Commons Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 598 students
  • Hartstern Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 597 students
  • Kenwood Elementary — Grades K–5 · 596 students
  • Auburndale Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 596 students
  • Eisenhower Elementary — Grades K–5 · 592 students
  • Semple Elementary — Grades K–5 · 592 students
  • Bates Elementary — Grades K–5 · 585 students
  • Mcferran Preparatory Academy — Grades PK–5 · 584 students
  • Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts — Grades K–5 · 578 students
  • + 72 more elementary schools
📚 Middle Schools (23)
  • Stuart Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,166 students
  • Noe Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,155 students
  • Ramsey Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,151 students
  • Westport Middle — Grades 6–8 · 988 students
  • Thomas Jefferson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 943 students
  • Lassiter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 921 students
  • Farnsley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 919 students
  • Meyzeek Middle — Grades 6–8 · 847 students
  • Jefferson County Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 813 students
  • Crosby Middle — Grades 6–8 · 809 students
  • Kammerer Middle — Grades 6–8 · 781 students
  • Knight Middle — Grades 6–8 · 757 students
  • Echo Trail Middle School — Grades 6–7 · 697 students
  • Conway Middle — Grades 6–8 · 678 students
  • Western Middle School for the Arts — Grades 6–8 · 665 students
  • Highland Middle — Grades 6–8 · 639 students
  • Newburg Middle — Grades 6–8 · 615 students
  • Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School — Grades 6–7 · 615 students
  • Barret Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 579 students
  • Carrithers Middle — Grades 6–8 · 545 students
  • Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South — Grades 6–8 · 543 students
  • Johnson Traditional Middle — Grades 6–8 · 516 students
  • Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North — Grades 6–8 · 470 students
🎓 High Schools (21)
  • Ballard High — Grades 9–12 · 2,148 students
  • duPont Manual High — Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students
  • Eastern High — Grades 9–12 · 1,790 students
  • Pleasure Ridge Park High — Grades 9–12 · 1,777 students
  • Louisville Male High — Grades 9–12 · 1,763 students
  • Southern High — Grades 9–12 · 1,725 students
  • Fern Creek High — Grades 9–12 · 1,525 students
  • Atherton High — Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students
  • Fairdale High — Grades 9–12 · 1,405 students
  • Iroquois High — Grades 9–12 · 1,301 students
  • Butler Traditional High — Grades 9–12 · 1,290 students
  • Central High Magnet Career Academy — Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students
  • Seneca High — Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students
  • Doss High — Grades 9–12 · 1,235 students
  • Jeffersontown High — Grades 9–12 · 1,196 students
  • Waggener High — Grades 9–12 · 888 students
  • Valley High — Grades 9–12 · 850 students
  • Western High — Grades 9–12 · 409 students
  • Ahrens Educational Resource Center — Grades 12–12 · 38 students
  • U of L PACT Program — Grades 12–12 · 19 students
  • Mary Ryan Academy — Grades 9–12 · 16 students
🏠 Other Schools (26)
  • Marion C. Moore School — Grades 6–12 · 1,892 students
  • The Academy @ Shawnee — Grades 6–12 · 1,051 students
  • Pathfinder School of Innovation — Grades K–12 · 918 students
  • J. Graham Brown School — Grades K–12 · 800 students
  • Newcomer Academy — Grades 6–12 · 578 students
  • W.E.B. DuBois Academy — Grades 6–12 · 477 students
  • Grace M. James Academy of Excellence — Grades 6–10 · 440 students
  • The Phoenix School of Discovery — Grades 6–12 · 383 students
  • Minor Daniels Academy — Grades 6–12 · 184 students
  • Peace Academy — Grades PK–12 · 107 students
  • Liberty High — Grades 7–12 · 100 students
  • Breckinridge Metropolitan High — Grades 7–12 · 84 students
  • Churchill Park School — Grades PK–12 · 74 students
  • Waller-Williams Environmental — Grades K–12 · 64 students
  • Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst — Grades 6–12 · 63 students
  • Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program — Grades 6–12 · 43 students
  • St Joseph Children's Home — Grades K–9 · 30 students
  • Home of the Innocents School — Grades K–12 · 30 students
  • The Brook-KMI — Grades 6–12 · 29 students
  • Brooklawn — Grades 6–12 · 28 students
  • Home of the Innocents Discovery — Grades PK–12 · 26 students
  • Binet School — Grades K–12 · 22 students
  • Boys & Girls Haven — Grades 6–12 · 20 students
  • Ackerly — Grades 5–12 · 4 students
  • The Brook-Dupont — Grades PK–8 · 2 students
  • + 1 more other school
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.
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Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K–5
👥 ~632 students enrolled
Academic Rating8/10 — Good
District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricJefferson County Public SchoolsNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment98,0003,700Much larger than avg
Number of Schools1556Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$11,000/yr$13,700/yr≈ Near avg
District TypeUrbanPublic District
Overall Rating7/10 — GoodAbove average
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Jefferson County Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is zip code 40207?
Zip code 40207 is served by Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). The district serves approximately 98,000 students across 155 schools and has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good).
What schools are in zip code 40207?
Zip code 40207 is served by Jefferson County Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 6/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 7/10).
Is Jefferson County Public Schools a good school district?
Jefferson County Public Schools has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good). St. Matthews / Crescent Hill. Above-average area. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $11,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 40207?
Contact Jefferson County Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.
What grades does Jefferson County Public Schools serve?
Jefferson County Public Schools serves students from M. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 40207. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Jefferson County Public Schools?
You can reach Jefferson County Public Schools via phone: (205)379-2000 or website: www.jefcoed.com. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 40207.
Is Jefferson County Public Schools a public school district?
Jefferson County Public Schools is classified as a urban. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 40207, contact Jefferson County Public Schools directly.

About Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County Public Schools is the public school district that serves ZIP 40207 in Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. A 7/10 rating places it in the upper range of Kentucky districts on NCES funding and size data. The district operates 155 schools and serves roughly 98,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering K–5. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.

Funding and Resources

Per-pupil spending at Jefferson County Public Schools runs approximately $11,000 annually, placing it near the Kentucky state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

Jefferson County Public Schools is a major metropolitan district with 155 schools serving students from Pre-K–12th. The district enrolls approximately 98,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.

Understanding the 7/10 Rating

SchoolDistrictFinder rates Jefferson County Public Schools 7 out of 10 — above average among Kentucky public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.

Jefferson County Public Schools earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Kentucky. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 40207

Children in zip code 40207 are assigned to Jefferson County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 40207, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Jefferson County Public Schools at (205)379-2000 or visit www.jefcoed.com. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Kentucky districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Louisville

Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Jefferson County Public Schools serves zip code 40207, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 40207 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Kentucky, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Jefferson County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 40207.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Jefferson County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 40207 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall Rating7/10 👍
GradeGood
Grades ServedM
District TypeUrban
Total Students~98,000
Total Schools155
Per-Pupil Spending$11,000/yr
Phone(205)379-2000
Data SourceNCES 2024
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School district assignments are estimates based on NCES 2024 geographic data. Always verify your exact assignment directly with your local school district before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Ratings reflect academic performance data from state assessments and other publicly available metrics.