MERCER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mercer County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County school district, located in Harrodsburg, KY with about 746 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, Mercer County 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.
Mercer County Elementary School (MCES), located on Tapp Road in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Mercer County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the district.
Beyond the classroom, Mercer County Elementary prioritizes a culture of community and character education. The school actively encourages parent and family involvement to help create a holistic support system for its students. With a commitment to modern educational practices and a student-centered approach, the school strives to inspire curiosity and provide the essential resources necessary for every child to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
For more information, contact Mercer County Elementary School at (859) 733-7040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7040
MERCER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Harrodsburg, KY with about 746 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County
- Total Students:
- 746
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 746 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERCER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.