HIGHLAND-TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland-Turner Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Breathitt County school district, located in Booneville, KY with about 224 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, Highland-Turner Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Highland-Turner Elementary School is a rural public school located in Booneville, Kentucky, serving students within the Owsley County School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in a tight-knit community setting. Its mission typically centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s relatively compact educational system.

Given its location in the Appalachian region, the school often plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing personal attention and supportive classroom environments. Like many schools in Owsley County, Highland-Turner works to address the unique challenges of rural education while utilizing state resources to meet academic standards. Families in the area look to the school as a primary hub for early childhood learning and community engagement in the Booneville region.

For more information, contact Highland-Turner Elementary School at (606) 295-7181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.