EAST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Calloway Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calloway County school district, located in Murray, KY with about 319 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 22 teachers, East Calloway Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
East Calloway Elementary School, located on Pottertown Road in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the Calloway County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. It typically serves the local Murray community by providing foundational education from the primary levels through the intermediate elementary years, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and student well-being.
The school is known for being part of a tight-knit community, reflecting the values of the broader Calloway County region. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and strong communication between educators and families, East Calloway Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. The staff and administration prioritize creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where young learners are challenged to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as responsible members of their community.
For more information, contact East Calloway Elementary School at (270) 762-7325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7325
EAST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murray, KY with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Calloway County
- Total Students:
- 319
- Teachers:
- 22.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 319 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.