Whitley City Elementary School

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitley City Elementary School is located in the heart of McCreary County, Kentucky, serving as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the McCreary County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It caters to young learners, providing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Whitley City area. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and parents to create a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. By utilizing resources integrated with the regional educational goals of Kentucky, Whitley City Elementary strives to provide every student with the essential tools, technology, and foundational skills necessary to succeed as they progress through their academic journey.

551

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitley City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
534 (96.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	McCreary County
Phone:	(606)376-2690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 56

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84