Boston Elementary School

191 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Boston Elementary School is a public school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serving students within the Whitley County School District. Situated in a rural community along Highway 1804, the school provides foundational education for young learners, typically focusing on grades ranging from primary through elementary levels. As part of the local district, the school emphasizes basic academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement, striving to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school functions as a central educational hub for the surrounding Williamsburg area, prioritizing a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit nature of the region. Like many schools in the Whitley County system, Boston Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a positive classroom atmosphere. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to maintain strong partnerships with local families to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for their academic success.

191

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	4
Two or More	3

White
184 (96.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)

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:	Whitley County
Phone:	(606)549-7872
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 30

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 24