W R CASTLE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnson County school district, located in Wittensville, KY with about 398 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 25 teachers, W R Castle Memorial 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.

W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary School, located in Wittensville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Johnson County School District. Situated along U.S. Route 23, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing primary education for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential social skills during the formative years of childhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, W.R. Castle Memorial is known for its role in maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the community. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while upholding the values of the Johnson County region. Its position in the community serves as a hub for local families, consistently striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through dedicated teaching and community involvement.

For more information, contact W R Castle Memorial Elementary School at (606) 297-3738 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3936 Us 23 N
Wittensville, KY 41274
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W R CASTLE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wittensville, KY with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Johnson County
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
25.43
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 398 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W R CASTLE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
99.2%
Two or more races
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.