Poage Elementary School

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poage Elementary School, located in Ashland, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ashland Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a sense of community, Poage aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties with the local Ashland families.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention to help students navigate the early stages of their education. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Poage Elementary often integrates programs and activities designed to encourage social-emotional learning and school spirit. As a vital part of the local neighborhood, the school serves as a hub for educational development, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching experience for all children in its care.

299

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	2
Black	17
Two or More	21

White
259 (86.6 %)
Two or More
21 (7.0 %)
Black
17 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ashland Independent
Phone:	(606)327-2734
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 41