John M. Stumbo Elementary School

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John M. Stumbo Elementary School, located in the rural community of Grethel, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution within the Floyd County School District. Situated along KY Route 979, the school plays a vital role in the local community, providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Like many schools in the region, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of Appalachian students, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills.

As a smaller, community-centered school, John M. Stumbo Elementary prioritizes building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The institution is dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere that promotes academic growth and personal responsibility. By engaging students through various classroom activities and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to prepare its youth for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the heritage and values of the Floyd County community.

280

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	3
Two or More	3

White
274 (97.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Floyd County
Phone:	(606)263-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
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 34

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 41