Portland, Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

Portland

Nearby Neighborhoods: Russell, Shawnee, California, Parkland, West Main, Civic Center, Chickasaw, Downtown Louisville, Fourth Street, Park Hill, Limerick, East Main, Medical Center, Park Duvall, Old Louisville, Algonquin, Phoenix Hill, Hallmark, Jackson-Smoketown, Butchertown, Shelby Park, Paristown Pointe, The Highlands, Merriwether, Germantown

Pros

District on the National Register of Historic Places
Lower crime rate than surrounding communities

Cons

Lowest median home values in the city
Over 100 vacant or abandoned buidlings in the area

Bordered by the Ohio River to the north, the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky is an area designated a Preserve America community by the former 1st Lady, Laura Bush. As a result, there are plans to develop an art district, renovate historic buildings and landmarks, and even construct new local parks. Portland is largely made up of historic, shotgun homes with lots of charm. Come discover the oldest neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky!

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Jack Fry's
Category: Restaurants
1007 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204
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Proof on Main
Category: American (New)
702 W Main St Attached to the 21C Museum Hotel
Louisville, KY 40202
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Mayan Cafe
Category: Latin American
85 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40257
5 Reviews
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Yaching's East West Cuisine
Category: Asian Fusion
105 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40202
7 Reviews
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Saffron's
Category: Persian/Iranian
131 W Market St
Louisville, KY 40202

Schools & Demographics in Portland

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Schools

School	Grades	Type
Portland Christian School	K - 12	private
Atkinson Elementary School	K - 5	public
Portland Christian Elementary School	K - 6	private
Northside Christian School	K - 12	private
Western Middle School	5 - 8	public
Portland Elementary School	K - 5	public
Byck Elementary School	K - 5	public
Young Elementary School	K - 5	public
Shawnee High Magnet Academy	9 - 12	public
Esl Newcomer Academy	K - 12	public

Portland Christian School

2500 Portland Ave
Louisville, KY 40212

Jean Lawyer

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	331

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	26
Number of Classrooms	10

Atkinson Elementary School

2800 Alford Ave
Louisville, KY 40212

Mr. Dewey Hensley
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	81
2nd	82
3rd	85
4th	77
5th	57
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	38
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	32

Portland Christian Elementary School

2500 Montgomery St
Louisville, KY 40212

Ms. Jean Lawyer

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	200

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	18

Northside Christian School

2214 Bank St
Louisville, KY 40212

Mr. Dan Delaney

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	135

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	10

Western Middle School

2201 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40212

Ms. Beth Johnson
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	219
7th	200
8th	214
Total students	691

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	46
Number of Classrooms	42

Portland Elementary School

3410 Northwestern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40212

Ms. Angela Simmons
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	46
2nd	47
3rd	46
4th	44
5th	44
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	18

Byck Elementary School

2328 Cedar St
Louisville, KY 40212

Mr. Tamara Darden
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	88
2nd	90
3rd	90
4th	61
5th	51
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	35
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	30

Young Elementary School

3526 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40212

Ms. Mary Minyard
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	83
2nd	82
3rd	83
4th	84
5th	78
Total students	527

Full-time Teachers	30
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	26

Shawnee High Magnet Academy

4018 W Market St
Louisville, KY 40212

Dr. Mernia Hill
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	247
10th	188
11th	120
12th	119
Total students	695

Full-time Teachers	37
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	100

Esl Newcomer Academy

4018 W Market St
Louisville, KY 40212

Ms. Marti Kinny
Jefferson County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	250

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Louisville area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Louisville, this community has a population of 11,415

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