GIRDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Girdler Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Girdler, KY with about 374 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, Girdler Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Girdler Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Girdler, Kentucky, situated along Highway 11 North in Knox County. As part of the Knox County Public School District, the school serves students in the surrounding area, providing foundational education within a close-knit, community-focused environment. It acts as a central hub for local families, emphasizing core academic instruction and social development for children in the elementary grades.

Like many schools in the Knox County region, Girdler Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of a rural student population. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while offering extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement. By maintaining a smaller scale, the institution aims to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them prepare for the transition to middle school within the broader district framework.

For more information, contact Girdler Elementary School at (606) 546-4859 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.