Leatherwood Elementary School

102 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Leatherwood Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Leatherwood, Kentucky, serving students in Perry County. As a small, community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in providing foundational education to local children. The school is part of the Perry County School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement in a region defined by its history in the Appalachian mountains.

The school environment at Leatherwood Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to address the unique needs of their students. Like many schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for the community, often emphasizing character development and local pride alongside traditional core curriculum subjects. Its location on Highway 699 positions it as a key resource for families residing in the eastern portion of Perry County, providing a localized learning environment that aims to prepare students for success as they transition to middle and high school.

102

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leatherwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Black	1

White
101 (99.0 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Perry County
Phone:	(606)675-4431
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 19