Adair County Primary Center

Adair County
158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
647 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Adair County Primary Center, located in Columbia, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Adair County School District, the center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment that focuses on the early development of academic and social-emotional skills. By catering specifically to primary-aged children, the school aims to create a strong bridge between preschool and elementary education, ensuring that students build the fundamental literacy, numeracy, and behavioral habits necessary for future academic success.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where educators, staff, and families work together to support each child's individual growth. Through a curriculum designed to engage young minds, Adair County Primary Center strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured setting. By prioritizing community involvement and early intervention, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of children in Columbia and the surrounding Adair County area.
647
Total Students
46.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    556 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Adair County
Phone: (270)384-3367
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 86
Kindergarten 175
Grade 1 208
Grade 2 178
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adair County Elementary School
Adair County
560 Students
870 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th