Tyner Elementary School

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tyner Elementary School is located in rural Jackson County, Kentucky, serving as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Jackson County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the needs of students in a small-town setting. The school’s rural location is central to its identity, often emphasizing strong community ties and a personalized approach to student development.

Academically, Tyner Elementary is dedicated to meeting state educational standards while addressing the unique challenges associated with rural education. The school typically offers a standard elementary curriculum that focuses on essential literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a staff committed to student growth. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Tyner Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, ensuring they have the academic and social tools necessary for their future success within the Jackson County school system.

439

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
433 (98.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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:	Jackson County
Phone:	(606)364-5105
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 45