Painted Stone Elementary

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Painted Stone Elementary, located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves as a key part of the Shelby County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the historical "Painted Stone Station," a site of significant local importance from the late 18th century. Situated on Warriors Way, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

As a staple of the Shelbyville community, Painted Stone Elementary is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for its young learners. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, while also incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning strategies into their curriculum. By prioritizing a "Warrior" spirit—often reflected in the school's culture of resilience and excellence—the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for success both in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of their community.

446

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Painted Stone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	123
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
235 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
123 (27.6 %)
Two or More
47 (10.5 %)
Black
38 (8.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(502)647-4505
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 68