Jefferson County School District

District Spending

The Jefferson County School District spends $9,952 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jefferson County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KY state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jefferson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jefferson County School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jefferson County School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.