Owsley County Elementary School

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Owsley County Elementary School, located in Booneville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Owsley County School District, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to students in a region characterized by its close-knit, small-town atmosphere. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside a supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic mission, Owsley County Elementary plays a vital role in the community by acting as a center for childhood development and engagement. Given its location in Eastern Kentucky, the school often works to foster student growth by balancing traditional classroom instruction with local initiatives tailored to the needs of the community. It remains a focal point for families in Booneville, dedicated to cultivating a positive learning experience for the children of Owsley County.

412

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owsley County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
399 (96.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Owsley County
Phone:	(606)593-5186
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 129

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37