Lewis County Central Elementary School

Lewis County
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
455 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Lewis County Central Elementary School, located at 86 Walter Ave in Vanceburg, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community within the Lewis County School District. As a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development in students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. It plays a vital role in the rural community of Vanceburg, providing a structured learning environment designed to meet the foundational educational needs of its student population.

The school is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-focused programming, Lewis County Central Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school. Through the collaborative efforts of teachers, staff, and local families, the school remains a cornerstone of the Vanceburg area, focusing on both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students.
455
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    445 (97.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    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: Lewis County
Phone: (606)796-2831
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 22
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 60
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Garrison Elementary School
Lewis County
286 Students
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th