Roy G. Eversole Elementary School

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Roy G. Eversole Elementary School, located on Broadway in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Hazard Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. The school plays a central role in the Hazard area, working to prepare children for their future educational transitions by emphasizing core subjects and a supportive learning culture.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Roy G. Eversole Elementary is known for being a hub for community engagement and student life within Hazard. The school typically focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded experience that addresses their social and emotional needs alongside their scholastic progress. By leveraging the resources of the Hazard Independent system, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment that helps every student reach their full potential within the local community.

458

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	8
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
415 (90.6 %)
Black
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Hazard Independent
Phone:	(606)436-4721
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 72

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61