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Shelby Academy
Louisville, Kentucky · Grades K to 5 · Jefferson County
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About Shelby Academy
Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Shelby Academy is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 290 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Louisville. There are about 9.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.2 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Jefferson County. It is one of 163 schools in Jefferson County. Families comparing options will find 105 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 735 Ziegler Street, Louisville, KY 40217 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (502) 485-8327 |
| School district | Jefferson County |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 290 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 29.2 |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Jefferson County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210299000780). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Shelby Academy serve?
Shelby Academy serves kindergarten through grade 5.
How many students attend Shelby Academy?
Shelby Academy reported 290 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Academy?
About 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 290 students and 29.2 teachers in federal data.
Is Shelby Academy a public or charter school?
Shelby Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Shelby Academy in?
Shelby Academy is part of Jefferson County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/jefferson-county/
Where is Shelby Academy located?
Shelby Academy is at 735 Ziegler Street, Louisville, KY 40217. The phone number is (502) 485-8327.
How many other schools are near Shelby Academy?
There are 105 other schools within 5 miles of Shelby Academy in our directory.
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