Washington County Elementary School

601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington County Elementary School, located at 520 Lincoln Park Road in Springfield, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Washington County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in young learners. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive primary education, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic mission, Washington County Elementary plays a vital role in the Springfield community by acting as a hub for student engagement and development. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, parents, and community members to ensure a supportive atmosphere for every child. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience—which often includes opportunities for extracurricular involvement and character building—the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level and beyond.

460

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	62
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
62 (13.5 %)
Two or More
50 (10.9 %)
Black
48 (10.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Washington County
Phone:	(859)336-5490
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
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 45

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 58