WHITESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitesville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Daviess County school district, located in Whitesville, KY with about 356 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 19 teachers, Whitesville 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.

Whitesville Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Whitesville, Kentucky. Serving students in the Daviess County Public Schools district, the school acts as a central hub for the local area, focusing on foundational academic development for children in the elementary grades. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, reflecting the values of the surrounding rural community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Whitesville Elementary is known for maintaining a strong sense of community engagement and parent involvement. The school frequently emphasizes the "Trinity" of success—students, parents, and teachers working in partnership—to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational resources, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the larger county school system.

For more information, contact Whitesville Elementary School at (270) 852-7670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.