Prichard Elementary School

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prichard Elementary School, located at 401 E. Main St. in Grayson, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carter County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the Grayson community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. The school is centrally located, making it a focal point for families in the local area who are looking for a community-oriented approach to primary education.

Beyond the classroom, Prichard Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded school experience that prepares students for their transition into middle school. The school typically engages in various local activities and educational initiatives designed to promote student growth, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement. By maintaining close ties to the surrounding Grayson community, Prichard Elementary strives to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff.

635

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prichard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	23
Asian	2
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
598 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.6 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Carter County
Phone:	(606)474-8815
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 53

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 93