HITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hite Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Middletown, KY with about 490 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 26 teachers, Hite Elementary 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.

Hite Elementary School, located in the Middletown area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding suburban community and is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that aims to develop students' core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional growth through structured classroom environments and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader JCPS network, Hite Elementary focuses on personalized learning and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. The school typically fosters an active parent-teacher association and encourages community involvement to support its programming. By leveraging both traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Hite seeks to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact Hite Elementary at (502) 485-8267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.