FLAHERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Flaherty Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Meade County school district, located in Ekron, KY with about 329 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Flaherty Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Flaherty Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Ekron, Kentucky, serving students within the Meade County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. The school environment is typically characterized by a close-knit, small-town atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student achievement and create a welcoming, secure learning space.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Flaherty Elementary is known for fostering school spirit and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its position within the Meade County district, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school, balancing traditional instruction with the values and character building necessary for long-term growth. The school remains an essential resource for families in the Ekron area, prioritizing both the educational and personal well-being of its student body.

For more information, contact Flaherty Elementary School at (270) 422-7565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2615 Flaherty Rd
Ekron, KY 40117-8628
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FLAHERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ekron, KY with about 329 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Meade County
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
19.98
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FLAHERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
0.9%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.