Allen County Primary Center

Allen County
721 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
982 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Allen County Primary Center, located in Scottsville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the youngest learners in the Allen County School District. As a primary center, the school focuses specifically on early childhood development, typically catering to students in preschool through the early primary grades. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can build the essential social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for their future success in elementary education and beyond.

The facility emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies to foster a love for learning. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Allen County Primary Center works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student receives a strong start to their educational journey. The school is a key component of the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction within a safe and engaging setting tailored to the unique needs of young children.
982
Total Students
58.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    887 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Allen County
Phone: (270)618-7200
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 604
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 98
Kindergarten 231
Grade 1 218
Grade 2 228
Grade 3 207
Gender Ratio