Crofton Elementary School

Christian County
12145 S Madisonville Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
409 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Crofton Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Crofton, Kentucky, serving students in Christian County. As part of the Christian County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the early primary grades. Its location on S. Madisonville Road places it at the heart of the local community, serving as a central hub for families in the surrounding area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. Like many schools in the region, Crofton Elementary emphasizes core academic skills, such as literacy and mathematics, while often incorporating community-focused initiatives to engage parents and local stakeholders. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school aims to provide personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, helping students build a solid educational foundation before transitioning to middle school.
409
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    370 (90.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.5 %)
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: Christian County
Phone: (270)887-7190
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 253
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 27
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Freedom Elementary School
Christian County
547 Students
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th