BUCKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Buckner Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Oldham County school district, located in Buckner, KY with about 530 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Buckner 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.
Buckner Elementary School is a public school located in Buckner, Kentucky, serving students as part of the Oldham County School District. As an integral part of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. It typically serves students from kindergarten through the fifth grade, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing young learners for their future academic journeys.
Beyond its core curriculum, Buckner Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community through school spirit, parental involvement, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging teachers, staff, and families to work together to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. With its focus on both excellence in instruction and the social-emotional development of its pupils, the school remains a staple of the Buckner area.
For more information, contact Buckner Elementary School at (502) 222-3712 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3712
BUCKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Buckner, KY with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Oldham County
- Total Students:
- 530
- Teachers:
- 34.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 530 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUCKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.