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The Brook-Dupont

1405 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40207Jefferson County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
15
Students
Total enrolled
$19,590
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
3.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 76% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 11% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 15 students in grades PK–08 in Louisville, Kentucky.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,590 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

The Brook-Dupont is a small elementary in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades PK–08 with 15 students. The district invests $19,590 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at The Brook-Dupont

15
Total Students
3.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 6 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 7 students
Student Composition
47%
47%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black47%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210299001629

Academic Outcomes at The Brook-Dupont

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40207

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,590Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,590
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,620
Student Support$3,722
Administration$2,351
Operations$2,938
Other$1,959
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,590 spent per student, an estimated $8,678 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
47%
State government
30.9%
Local (property tax)
46.8%
Federal programs
22.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,590/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Noe MiddleWestport MiddleStuart AcademyFarnsley Middle
+7 more
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High School
Marion C. Moore SchoolEastern HighBallard HighLouisville Male High
+14 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson County →
Phone: (502)721-2342
NCES ID: 210299001629
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Louisville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 41 opp65% FRL
High
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Other
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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
1405 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.