D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Smyrna Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6401 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C
Students gain 0.74 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
481
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.74 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts27th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading +6 pts, math -10 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6401 Outer Loop
City Louisville
ZIP Code 40228
District 2102990
NCES School ID 210299000680
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40228

Understanding the community around Smyrna Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,025
Per Capita Income $37,014
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $210,500
Median Rent $1,343
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Smyrna Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.9%
Hispanic/Latino 29.7%
Black 22.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More Races 6.0%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 481
Teachers (FTE) 30.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has 481 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Smyrna Elementary School serve?
Smyrna Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Smyrna Elementary School receive per student?
Smyrna Elementary School receives $19,590 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Smyrna Elementary School in 40228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$275,694
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,422
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
21.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026