BLACK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Black Mountain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harlan County school district, located in Evarts, KY with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 23 teachers, Black Mountain Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Black Mountain Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Evarts, Kentucky, serving students in Harlan County. As part of the Harlan County Public Schools district, the institution is situated in a region historically defined by its deep roots in the coal mining industry. The school serves as a central hub for local families, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding Appalachian area.
The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development within its small-town setting. By focusing on essential core subjects and community-centered initiatives, Black Mountain Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions to middle and high school. Its location along Highway 215 reflects its role as an accessible local resource, striving to offer a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of the Evarts student population.
For more information, contact Black Mountain Elementary School at (606) 837-2214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
BLACK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evarts, KY with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Harlan County
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 23.44
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 317 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.