Tygart Creek Elementary School

19743 W US Hwy 60
Olive Hill, KY 41164

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tygart Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serving as a foundational part of the Carter County School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 60, the school is deeply embedded in the rural community, providing primary education for students in the surrounding area. As a small-town institution, it focuses on delivering a foundational curriculum while fostering a close-knit learning environment typical of the region’s public school system.

The school is dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its elementary-aged students, emphasizing the development of core literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing local resources and maintaining a supportive relationship with the community, Tygart Creek Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space for children during their formative years. It plays a vital role in the Carter County educational framework, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

342

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tygart Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

White
328 (95.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Carter County
Phone:	(606)286-2110
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 20

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58