Cumberland County Elementary School

Cumberland County
150 Glasgow Rd
Burkesville, KY 42717
503 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cumberland County Elementary School, located at 150 Glasgow Rd in Burkesville, Kentucky, serves as the primary educational hub for younger students within the Cumberland County School District. As a rural public school, it plays a vital role in the small community of Burkesville, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive and close-knit environment. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing core curriculum requirements with character development and student engagement.

Reflecting the culture of a tight-knit Appalachian community, the school emphasizes strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Cumberland County Elementary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and middle school, ensuring that students develop the necessary literacy, numeracy, and social skills to thrive as they progress through the district’s educational system.
503
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    435 (86.5 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Cumberland County
Phone: (270)864-4390
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 61
Kindergarten 80
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 62
Gender Ratio