LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurel Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewis County school district, located in Vanceburg, KY with about 88 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 6 teachers, Laurel 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.

Laurel Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Vanceburg, Kentucky, serving students within the Lewis County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing foundational instruction for children in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive, community-centered environment.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, staff, and local families. Like many schools in the region, Laurel Elementary strives to balance state-mandated curriculum standards with the unique needs of its rural student population, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school through structured academic programs and extracurricular engagement.

For more information, contact Laurel Elementary School at (606) 796-2214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.