Ballard County Elementary School

Ballard County
3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
467 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Ballard County Elementary School (BCES), located in Barlow, Kentucky, serves as the primary educational foundation for children in the Ballard County School District. As a rural community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development in a supportive environment. The faculty emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like reading, math, and science with opportunities for extracurricular growth to help students develop foundational skills necessary for success as they transition to middle and high school.

Beyond its academic mission, BCES acts as a central hub for the local community, promoting a culture of partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school prioritizes a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various enrichment activities, social programs, and community events. By emphasizing character building and the importance of a strong educational start, Ballard County Elementary plays a vital role in preparing the youth of the Barlow area for future educational milestones.
467
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    412 (88.2 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.7 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Ballard County
Phone: (270)665-8400
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 77
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 77
Gender Ratio