Pine Knot Elementary School

825 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Knot Elementary School, located in the rural community of Pine Knot, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational anchor for the McCreary County School District. Situated along South Highway 1651, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its students in a tight-knit, supportive environment. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district.

Beyond core academics, Pine Knot Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school works closely with local families to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to thrive, often acting as a hub for local educational initiatives. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the faculty and staff strive to create a safe, engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop their unique talents and contribute positively to the Pine Knot community.

825

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Knot Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	789
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
789 (95.6 %)
Two or More
20 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	McCreary County
Phone:	(606)354-2511
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
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 87

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 122