Northern Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northern Elementary School, located at 6155 Hwy 39 in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Pulaski County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, placing a strong focus on core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while integrating technology into the modern classroom.

Beyond the classroom, Northern Elementary is deeply rooted in the local Somerset community, often acting as a hub for family engagement and school-wide events. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential social skills. With a dedicated staff focused on the individual needs of each child, Northern Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging space that helps every student reach their full potential.

360

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
317 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Pulaski County
Phone:	(606)423-1040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 31

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55