Caverna Elementary School

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caverna Elementary School, located at 1106 N. Dixie Hwy in Cave City, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Caverna Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that reflects the character of the Cave City area.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Caverna Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student inclusivity. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Caverna Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population in a small-town setting.

310

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caverna Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	21
Black	27
Two or More	27

White
235 (75.8 %)
Black
27 (8.7 %)
Two or More
27 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.8 %)

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:	Caverna Independent
Phone:	(270)773-3671
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 49

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38