James A. Cawood Elementary

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

James A. Cawood Elementary, located in Harlan, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Harlan County Public School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment for its students. Its location on Ball Park Road places it within a tight-knit community setting, where the school often plays a central role in the social and developmental lives of its pupils.

The institution focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state standards while addressing the unique needs of Appalachian Kentucky students. Beyond academics, James A. Cawood Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture, encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

307

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A. Cawood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	7
Black	2

White
298 (97.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.3 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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)573-5029
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 20

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 38