LBJ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LBJ Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Breathitt County school district, located in Jackson, KY with about 581 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 36 teachers, LBJ Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LBJ Elementary School is a public primary school located in Jackson, Kentucky, serving the local Breathitt County community. As part of the Breathitt County School District, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the early grades, focusing on essential academic skills, literacy, and social development within a supportive small-town environment.

The school is named in honor of President Lyndon B. Johnson, reflecting the historical connection of the region to the "War on Poverty" initiatives of the 1960s, many of which had a significant impact on Eastern Kentucky. LBJ Elementary serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, emphasizing community values and preparing young learners for their future transition into middle and high school within the district.

For more information, contact LBJ Elementary School at (606) 666-7181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.