Caneyville Elementary School

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caneyville Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Caneyville, Kentucky. Serving students in the Grayson County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a close-knit environment. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local area by fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the elementary grades, typically ranging from preschool through fifth or sixth grade.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond core academics—such as reading, mathematics, and science—Caneyville Elementary focuses on character building and social development, preparing its students for their transition into the middle school level. With its central location on East Maple Street, the school remains a cornerstone of the Caneyville community, striving to partner with families to create a positive and effective educational experience for every child.

390

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caneyville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	6

White
365 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.1 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Grayson County
Phone:	(270)879-4211
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 40

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 59