LONE JACK SCHOOL CENTER

Lone Jack School Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bell County school district, located in Fourmile, KY with about 192 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 11 teachers, Lone Jack School Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Lone Jack School Center, located in the rural community of Fourmile, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in Bell County. As a K-8 institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition into high school. Its location in a small, close-knit mountain community allows for a personalized approach to instruction, where staff often emphasize building strong relationships with both students and their families to encourage academic and personal growth.

The school is an integral part of the local community, often serving as a focal point for neighborhood engagement and extracurricular activities. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lone Jack School Center strives to provide resources that address the unique challenges of a rural setting, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills and character development necessary for success in their future educational endeavors. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school works to prepare its young learners to be productive and responsible members of society.

For more information, contact Lone Jack School Center at (606) 337-9461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.