Mcferran Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Louisville, Kentucky 40208 · Jefferson County
#690 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#44606 of 50,301 nationally
About Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Mcferran Preparatory Academy is a public elementary located in Louisville, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 584 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 690th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 584.
There are 134 schools in Louisville; Mcferran Preparatory Academy ranks 99th of 124 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)14%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mcferran Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Young Elementary
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Johnson Traditional Middle
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Engelhard Elementary
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265 students · 2.6 km away
Maupin Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 2.7 km away
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students · 2.8 km away
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mcferran Preparatory Academy a good school?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 20.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #690 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mcferran Preparatory Academy rank in Kentucky?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy ranks #690 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #44606 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy had 584 students in 2025.
Is Mcferran Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mcferran Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.