WEST WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Whitesburg Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Letcher County school district, located in Whitesburg, KY with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, West Whitesburg 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.

West Whitesburg Elementary School, located at 330 Park St in Whitesburg, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community in Letcher County. As part of the public school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels, aiming to foster both intellectual development and social growth in a rural Appalachian setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Whitesburg, operating as a key resource for families in the area. In addition to its core curriculum, West Whitesburg Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact West Whitesburg Elementary School at (606) 633-9538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.