Beechgrove Elementary School

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beechgrove Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Kentucky, serving students as part of the Kenton County School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Kentucky Department of Education while providing diverse opportunities for enrichment. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Beechgrove often incorporates various extracurricular programs and activities intended to cultivate well-rounded students. With a focus on preparing children for their future educational journeys, Beechgrove Elementary strives to build a foundation of lifelong learning, critical thinking, and character development within the Independence community.

660

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beechgrove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	50
Black	33
Asian	5
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
509 (77.1 %)
Two or More
62 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
50 (7.6 %)
Black
33 (5.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)371-1636
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 52

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 92