CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnson County school district, located in Paintsville, KY with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Central Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 1715 Euclid Ave in Paintsville, Kentucky. Serving the local community within the Johnson County/Paintsville Independent region, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and social development for students in their early formative years. As a focal point of the Paintsville neighborhood, it plays a key role in the district’s mission to provide a supportive and structured environment where children can build the essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills necessary for their future education.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement, reflecting the values of the rural Appalachian setting of Paintsville. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards alongside local educational initiatives, Central Elementary aims to bridge the gap between basic academic instruction and meaningful student participation. With its accessible location on Euclid Avenue, the school remains an integral part of the local landscape, serving as a hub for families and educators working together to promote student success and school pride.

For more information, contact Central Elementary School at (606) 789-2541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.