WILLIS H. JUSTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willis H. Justice Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Winchester, KY with about 440 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 34 teachers, Willis H. Justice Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Willis H. Justice Elementary School, located in Winchester, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clark County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on essential literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Willis H. Justice Elementary prioritizes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, teachers, and parents. The school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe and motivated to explore their interests. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive practices, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing, small-town educational setting.

For more information, contact Willis H. Justice Elementary School at (859) 745-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 Mt. Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
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WILLIS H. JUSTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Winchester, KY with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
34.04
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 440 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIS H. JUSTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

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.