South Christian Elementary School

12340 Herndon-Oak Grove Rd
Herndon, KY 42236

601 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Christian Elementary School, located on Herndon-Oak Grove Road in Herndon, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Christian County Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on essential core subjects and community engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, students, and families. With a curriculum aligned to Kentucky’s state educational standards, South Christian Elementary provides a structured path for childhood development, utilizing local resources to enhance the student experience. Its presence in the Herndon area highlights the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to students living in the more rural sectors of Christian County.

601

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Christian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	70
Black	156
Asian	13
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
305 (50.7 %)
Black
156 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
70 (11.6 %)
Two or More
51 (8.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Christian County
Phone:	(270)887-7350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 35

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 69