Wayland Alexander Elementary School

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wayland Alexander Elementary School, located in Hartford, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ohio County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student population. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by balancing rigorous core curricula with opportunities for personal enrichment and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Wayland Alexander Elementary is deeply integrated into the Hartford community, often acting as a hub for local families and stakeholders. The school places a high value on home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication to ensure that each child receives the necessary support to thrive. With a committed staff and a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school works consistently to build a strong educational foundation for the children of Ohio County.

659

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayland Alexander Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
604 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (6.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ohio County
Phone:	(270)298-3462
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 46

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 93