ROSSPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rosspoint Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harlan County school district, located in Baxter, KY with about 399 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 26 teachers, Rosspoint Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Rosspoint Elementary School is a public PK-8 institution located in Baxter, Kentucky, serving the educational needs of the Harlan County school district. As a community-focused school, it provides instruction from early childhood through the middle school grades, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental stages of its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural landscape of Harlan County, serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum is designed to balance traditional academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with opportunities for social growth and extracurricular engagement. By catering to students from preschool through eighth grade, Rosspoint Elementary plays a pivotal role in the educational foundation of its community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Rosspoint Elementary School at (606) 573-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.