SCIENCE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Science Hill Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Science Hill Independent school district, located in Science Hill, KY with about 401 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 23 teachers, Science Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Science Hill Elementary School is a public school located in the small city of Science Hill, Kentucky, serving students in Pulaski County. As a community-centered institution, the school focuses on providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. Being the primary educational hub for the town, the school plays a vital role in the local community, often prioritizing small-town values and close relationships between staff, students, and families.
The school is part of the Science Hill Independent School District, a unique organizational structure in Kentucky that allows for a more localized approach to administration compared to larger county-wide districts. This independence often translates into a more personalized educational experience, where the faculty can tailor programs to meet the specific needs of their students. With its location along the Highway 27 corridor, the school serves as an accessible landmark for the area, dedicated to preparing its students for future success as they transition into middle and high school levels.
For more information, contact Science Hill Elementary School at (606) 423-3341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
SCIENCE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Science Hill, KY with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Science Hill Independent
- Total Students:
- 401
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 401 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCIENCE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.