Dorton Elementary School

Pike County
217 DORTON JENKINS HIGHWAY
Dorton, KY 41520
255 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Dorton Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in the rural community of Dorton, Kentucky, serving the students of Pike County. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational education and social development within a close-knit environment. The school is part of the Pike County School District and is committed to providing a structured learning experience that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school’s academic culture is focused on fostering student growth through core curriculum standards while utilizing the resources provided by the state and local district. Being situated in a remote area of Eastern Kentucky, Dorton Elementary plays a vital role in local life, often emphasizing community involvement and personal attention for its students. While it maintains a traditional educational approach, the school continuously works to support the specific needs of families in the Dorton area through its faculty and administrative programming.
255
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    252 (98.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
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: Pike County
Phone: (606)639-2832
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 19
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Valley Elementary School
Pike County
866 Students
163 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501 (7.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th