H W WILKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

H W Wilkey Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grayson County school district, located in Leitchfield, KY with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, H W Wilkey Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

H.W. Wilkey Elementary School, located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution within the Grayson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the social development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and character building, the faculty and staff aim to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Leitchfield community, often acting as a hub for student-centered activities and family engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, H.W. Wilkey utilizes a range of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its collaborative approach to education, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact H W Wilkey Elementary School at (270) 259-4058 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
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H W WILKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leitchfield, KY with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Grayson County
Total Students:
525
Teachers:
31.25
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 525 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending H W WILKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.