B+
Above Average
80/100

St Matthews Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 601 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd percentile
Resources
B+
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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
589
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.35 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 −14 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 proficiency62% (+11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 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
White72%72%reading +12 pts, math +18 pts88th percentile (list)
Black37%27%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +19 pts, math +7 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading -3 pts, math +3 pts47th 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 601 Browns Lane
City Louisville
ZIP Code 40207
District 2102990
NCES School ID 210299000658
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40207

Understanding the community around St Matthews Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,754
Per Capita Income $69,021
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.2%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $385,700
Median Rent $1,201
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St Matthews Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.8%
Black 23.4%
Hispanic/Latino 12.6%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More Races 5.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 589
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St Matthews Elementary?
St Matthews Elementary has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 St Matthews Elementary?
St Matthews Elementary has 589 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does St Matthews Elementary serve?
St Matthews Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does St Matthews Elementary receive per student?
St Matthews Elementary receives $19,590 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St Matthews Elementary in 40207 ▼
Avg Home Value
$433,012
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,455
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
30.2%

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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