1. JCPS Student Assignment Plan
Background Data
Matt Ruther
Department of Urban and Public Affairs
Kentucky State Data Center
January 3, 2018

2. Population Projections
Persons under the age of 20 number 195,115 in 2015 – forecast for 2030 is 208,276 (increase of 7%)
The bulk of this growth will occur among minority children, particularly within the Hispanic and Asian groups
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

3. Foreign Born Population
Between 2000 and 2016, the foreign born population grew by nearly 120% – greater growth among FB adults than FB children
In 2016, in addition to the most common sending countries, there are large numbers of Iraqi, Filipino, and Somali immigrants
Foreign
2000
2010
2016
Under 18
4,107
4,849
7,238
% of Total
2.4%
2.8%
4.2%
Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

4. Foreign Born Population
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

5. Population Forecasts by Age Group
Type
Ages
Population
Change
2015
2030
Elementary
6-11
57,591
62,167
+7.9%
Middle
12-14
29,224
31,518
+7.8%
High
15-18
38,898
40,497
+4.1%
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

6. Elementary School Forecasts
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

7. Elementary School Cluster Forecasts
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

8. Middle School Forecasts
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

9. High School Forecasts
Source: Kentucky State Data Center, University of Louisville

10. Private School Enrollment by ZIP Code
Grade K-4
Grade 5-8
Grade 9-12

11. Matt Ruther Department of Urban and Public Affairs
Kentucky State Data Center
@ky_sdc