HAYES LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hayes Lewis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leslie County school district, located in Yeaddiss, KY with about 131 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 9 teachers, Hayes Lewis 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.

Hayes Lewis Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the secluded community of Yeaddiss, Kentucky, serving students within the Leslie County School District. Situated in a region defined by its rugged Appalachian terrain, the school plays a vital role as a central hub for the local community, providing essential educational services to children in a remote setting where schools often serve as the heart of social and civic life.

As a part of a smaller school system, Hayes Lewis Elementary typically focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can maintain strong, personalized relationships with students and their families. While the school operates within the constraints of a rural area, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction and extracurricular support, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education within the broader Leslie County school system.

For more information, contact Hayes Lewis Elementary School at (606) 279-4121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.