G R HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

G R Hampton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Barbourville, KY with about 280 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 21 teachers, G R Hampton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

G.R. Hampton Elementary School, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub of education for students in the Knox County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development for children in the surrounding rural community. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects while aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

As a part of the Knox County Public Schools system, the institution reflects the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and community-focused education. The school's location in Barbourville places it within a tight-knit community, where the faculty and staff work to build collaborative relationships with parents and families. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building, G.R. Hampton Elementary strives to create a positive, safe, and effective learning environment that helps young students achieve their potential within the local education system.

For more information, contact G R Hampton Elementary School at (606) 546-4169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.