WHITLEY COUNTY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitley County North Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitley County school district, located in Rockholds, KY with about 385 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, Whitley County North Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Whitley County North Elementary School, located in the rural community of Rockholds, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whitley County School District. As a public elementary school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school plays a significant role in the local Rockholds community by offering a structured environment for children to develop foundational skills and lifelong learning habits. Like many schools in the Whitley County district, Whitley County North Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to ensure student success. By providing a blend of essential academics and extracurricular opportunities, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of rural Kentucky education.

For more information, contact Whitley County North Elementary School at (606) 549-7869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.