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George Unseld Early Childhood Center

5216 Ilex Ave, Louisville, KY 40213 · (502) 485-8161 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Enrollment
266
Elementary
DISTRICT 455 · STATE 421
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
201 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
266
Student demographics
White
3714%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
6926%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 10%
Black
12848%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 11%
Asian
239%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15759%
Female
10941%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
266
-59 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 25.0:1
% White
14%
was 17%
% Hispanic
26%
was 23%
% Black
48%
was 48%
% Asian
9%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About George Unseld Early Childhood Center

George Unseld Early Childhood Center is an elementary campus of modestly sized scale in Louisville, Kentucky, operated by Jefferson County, instructing 266 students in grade pre-K. By comparison, Kentucky's public schools average about 421 students each, so George Unseld Early Childhood Center sits 37% leaner than that benchmark.

Across the 167 schools in Jefferson County (95,124 students total), George Unseld Early Childhood Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, George Unseld Early Childhood Center logs that 48% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 26% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Asian, 3% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 21%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, George Unseld Early Childhood Center has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.6:1. The state averages around 15.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 76% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Jefferson County runs at roughly 61%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $69,866 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Jefferson County's 175 public schools (combined enrollment of about 95,579 students), George Unseld Early Childhood Center is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Thomas Jefferson Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at George Unseld Early Childhood Center has ticked down 18%, going from 325 students in 2018 to 266 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 25.0:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for George Unseld Early Childhood Center typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
783,022
Census ACS
Median income
$69,866
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
175
95,579 students

Quick facts

School name
George Unseld Early Childhood Center
District
Jefferson County
Address
5216 Ilex Ave, Louisville, KY 40213
Phone
(502) 485-8161
County
Jefferson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
201 (76%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
210299002376
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About George Unseld Early Childhood Center
How many students attend George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 266 students in grades PK-PK.
Is George Unseld Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center is approximately 16.6:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
Student demographics at George Unseld Early Childhood Center are roughly 14% White, 26% Hispanic, 48% Black, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is George Unseld Early Childhood Center in?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center is part of Jefferson County.
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