Ockerman Elementary School

777 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ockerman Elementary School, located on US 42 in Florence, Kentucky, is a prominent institution within the Boone County School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. With a commitment to "Excellence for All," the faculty and staff emphasize core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology-driven learning tools to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond academics, Ockerman Elementary places a heavy emphasis on the social-emotional development of its students. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build leadership, character, and school spirit. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Florence community, Ockerman strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

777

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ockerman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	244
Black	68
Asian	16
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	7

White
404 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
244 (31.4 %)
Black
68 (8.8 %)
Two or More
38 (4.9 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9 %)

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:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)282-4620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 32

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 120