The New Haven School

Nelson County
489 High St
New Haven, KY 40051
345 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The New Haven School, located at 489 High St in New Haven, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the Nelson County School District, it focuses on providing foundational academics to elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize both personal character development and core curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a central hub for the small community of New Haven. It places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, often serving as a focal point for local activities and events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the success and well-being of its young students, The New Haven School maintains a reputation for being an accessible and nurturing environment for children in the region.
345
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    327 (94.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Nelson County
Phone: (502)349-7232
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
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
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 42
Gender Ratio