Bend Gate Elementary School
425 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Bend Gate Elementary School, located in Henderson, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Henderson County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential social and life skills. The school is deeply integrated into the local Henderson community, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning.
Beyond standard instruction, Bend Gate Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. The school frequently emphasizes the "Leader in Me" framework or similar character-building initiatives, which aim to instill leadership traits, responsibility, and emotional intelligence in young learners. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with extracurricular opportunities and strong home-school partnerships, Bend Gate strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student growth and academic achievement.
Beyond standard instruction, Bend Gate Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. The school frequently emphasizes the "Leader in Me" framework or similar character-building initiatives, which aim to instill leadership traits, responsibility, and emotional intelligence in young learners. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with extracurricular opportunities and strong home-school partnerships, Bend Gate strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student growth and academic achievement.
425
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 272 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black | 55 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 60 |
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White272 (64.0 %)
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Two or More60 (14.1 %)
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Black55 (12.9 %)
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Hispanic32 (7.5 %)
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Asian6 (1.4 %)
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: | Henderson County |
| Phone: | (270)831-5040 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 425 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 249 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
71
Grade 1
81
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
73
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Grade 1 | 81 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 73 |
| Grade 4 | 84 |
| Grade 5 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 207 | 48.7% |
| Male | 218 | 51.3% |
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