BLAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blaine Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County school district, located in Blaine, KY with about 195 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Blaine Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Blaine Elementary School, located in the rural community of Blaine, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence County School District. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental academic skills in a setting that reflects the close-knit nature of the local region. The school is centrally located off Highway 2562, acting as a key social and educational hub for families residing in the northern part of Lawrence County.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a rural student population. Like many schools in the district, Blaine Elementary prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction to help bridge the achievement gaps often found in isolated geographic areas. By maintaining a strong connection between teachers, students, and parents, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the Lawrence County system.

For more information, contact Blaine Elementary School at (606) 826-3624 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.