WASHINGTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Washington County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington County school district, located in Springfield, KY with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, Washington County 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.
Washington County Elementary School, located at 520 Lincoln Park Road in Springfield, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Washington County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in young learners. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive primary education, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
Beyond its academic mission, Washington County Elementary plays a vital role in the Springfield community by acting as a hub for student engagement and development. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, parents, and community members to ensure a supportive atmosphere for every child. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—which often includes opportunities for extracurricular involvement and character building—the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level and beyond.
For more information, contact Washington County Elementary School at (859) 336-5490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
WASHINGTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Springfield, KY with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Washington County
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 23.42
- 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 393 students
- White
- 69.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.