YELLOW CREEK SCHOOL CENTER

Yellow Creek School Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bell County school district, located in Middlesboro, KY with about 627 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Yellow Creek School Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Yellow Creek School Center, located in Middlesboro, Kentucky, is a K-8 public school operating under the Bell County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary and middle school students. As a rural school center, it plays a vital role in the region, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a close-knit educational environment.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Kentucky’s academic standards. Beyond core academics, Yellow Creek School Center often fosters a supportive atmosphere that encourages extracurricular involvement and community connection. By prioritizing both individualized learning needs and collaborative school spirit, the institution strives to equip its young learners with the essential skills and values necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Yellow Creek School Center at (606) 248-1794 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
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YELLOW CREEK SCHOOL CENTER is a public Title I school in Middlesboro, KY with about 627 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Bell County
Total Students:
627
Teachers:
32.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 627 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YELLOW CREEK SCHOOL CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
98.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

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.