ROBERT W COMBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Robert W Combs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perry County school district, located in Happy, KY with about 412 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 27 teachers, Robert W Combs 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.

Robert W. Combs Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Happy, Kentucky. Serving students in Perry County, the school is deeply integrated into the local Appalachian region, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding area. As a smaller, community-focused institution, it emphasizes the importance of accessible public education in a close-knit setting, working to support the academic and personal development of its student body through standard K-5 curriculum requirements.

The school functions under the Perry County School District, which is known for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of educating students in Eastern Kentucky’s coal-mining region. Beyond its core academic programs, the school often serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering partnerships between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, Robert W. Combs Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring that even in a remote geographic location, students have a pathway to foundational learning.

For more information, contact Robert W Combs Elementary School at (606) 476-2518 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.