Wilmore Elementary School

496 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Wilmore Elementary School, located in the small, historic town of Wilmore, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Jessamine County School District, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for its emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and creating a strong sense of belonging, reflecting the tight-knit, collegiate atmosphere of the surrounding town, which is also home to Asbury University.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wilmore Elementary places significant value on character development and community involvement. The staff works closely with families to ensure that students are not only meeting educational milestones but are also developing the social-emotional skills necessary for success. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining the friendly, small-town charm that defines its location on Campground Lane.

496

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	23
Black	25
Asian	20
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (80.4 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Black
25 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.6 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Jessamine County
Phone:	(859)858-3134
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 99