POAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Poage Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ashland Independent school district, located in Ashland, KY with about 251 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Poage Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Poage Elementary School, located in Ashland, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ashland Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a sense of community, Poage aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties with the local Ashland families.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention to help students navigate the early stages of their education. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Poage Elementary often integrates programs and activities designed to encourage social-emotional learning and school spirit. As a vital part of the local neighborhood, the school serves as a hub for educational development, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching experience for all children in its care.

For more information, contact Poage Elementary School at (606) 327-2734 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3215 S 29th St
Ashland, KY 41102
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POAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashland, KY with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.9%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Asian
0.8%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.