Caldwell County Primary School

Caldwell County
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Caldwell County Primary School, located in Princeton, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. Typically catering to students in the early elementary grades (often preschool through second grade), the school focuses on establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base. Its mission emphasizes creating a nurturing, student-centered environment where children can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during their critical formative years.

The school is an integral part of the Caldwell County School District, benefiting from a community-focused approach to education. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative learning, the faculty aims to foster a love for discovery while ensuring that every student meets state academic standards. Through a combination of structured classroom settings and supportive extracurricular programs, Caldwell County Primary School strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into the intermediate and upper elementary grade levels.
523
Total Students
31.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    433 (82.8 %)
  • Two or More
    50 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    23 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Caldwell County
Phone: (270)365-8040
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 342
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 119
Kindergarten 137
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 132
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Caldwell County Elementary School
Caldwell County
403 Students
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th