Black Mountain Elementary School

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Black Mountain Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Evarts, Kentucky, serving students in Harlan County. As part of the Harlan County Public Schools district, the institution is situated in a region historically defined by its deep roots in the coal mining industry. The school serves as a central hub for local families, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding Appalachian area.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development within its small-town setting. By focusing on essential core subjects and community-centered initiatives, Black Mountain Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions to middle and high school. Its location along Highway 215 reflects its role as an accessible local resource, striving to offer a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of the Evarts student population.

280

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	2
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
261 (93.2 %)
Two or More
9 (3.2 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Harlan County
Phone:	(606)837-2214
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 16

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 28