Alex R Kennedy Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alex R Kennedy Elementary School is a suburban public school in Louisville, Kentucky that is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. It serves 371 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

371 Students

20 Teachers

4515 Taylorsville Rd

Louisville, KY 40220 View local requests

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Alex R Kennedy Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Sammie

Ms. Tennill

Mrs. West

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Alex R Kennedy Elementary School Demographics

55%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Alex R Kennedy Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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