CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clarkson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grayson County school district, located in Clarkson, KY with about 652 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 39 teachers, Clarkson 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.

Clarkson Elementary School, located on Millerstown Street in Clarkson, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Grayson County community. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in their early formative years. The school is integrated into the broader Grayson County School District, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, providing a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Clarkson Elementary acts as a vital hub for the small community of Clarkson. The school prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere, often characterized by strong teacher-student relationships and community involvement. By balancing state-mandated educational standards with extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

For more information, contact Clarkson Elementary School at (270) 242-3061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.