STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Star Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carter County school district, located in Rush, KY with about 138 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 8 teachers, Star Elementary School 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.

Star Elementary School is a public school located in Rush, Kentucky, serving students within the Boyd County Public Schools district. Situated along U.S. Highway 60, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic development and social growth for elementary-aged children. It is typical of rural Kentucky district schools, focusing on providing a supportive environment that fosters foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development for its student body.

As part of the Boyd County system, Star Elementary adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to maintain a close-knit school culture. The school generally prioritizes active parental involvement and community engagement, which are hallmark traits of the smaller, rural schools in the region. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with local educational initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school within the broader county educational framework.

For more information, contact Star Elementary School at (606) 474-5756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.