North Knox Primary School

275 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

North Knox Primary School, located at 215 E 4th St in Bicknell, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the North Knox School Corporation, the school focuses on early childhood development and the initial years of elementary education. It is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where young students can build essential academic skills, foster social-emotional growth, and develop a positive attitude toward learning in their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Bicknell, reflecting the values of a tight-knit community. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, North Knox Primary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades. The staff works to maintain a curriculum that balances core academics with student engagement, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded start to their educational journey within the North Knox district.

275

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Knox Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
242 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Knox School Corp
Phone:	(812)735-2547
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 89