Elkhorn City Elementary School

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Elkhorn City Elementary School, located at 180 Cougar Dr. in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Pike County School District. As a rural elementary school, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of young students in the region, providing a structured environment where children from kindergarten through the early grade levels receive core instruction in fundamental subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Elkhorn City, acting as a hub for community engagement and youth growth. Like many schools in the area, it emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of students in the Appalachian region. By maintaining a connection to local traditions and values, Elkhorn City Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within their school community.

431

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkhorn City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
425 (98.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)754-4542
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 50