Prestonsburg Elementary School

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prestonsburg Elementary School, located on South Clark Road in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Floyd County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

The school is an integral part of the Prestonsburg area, focusing on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school. By integrating modern educational standards with a commitment to student achievement, the faculty and staff work to create a nurturing atmosphere that values both individual growth and community involvement. Through its structured curriculum and focus on foundational education, Prestonsburg Elementary plays a pivotal role in shaping the early educational experiences of children throughout the region.

649

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prestonsburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
614 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Floyd County
Phone:	(606)886-3891
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 53

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 97