Flaherty Elementary School

268 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

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.

268

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flaherty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	21
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
220 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.8 %)
Two or More
17 (6.3 %)
Black
7 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meade County
Phone:	(270)422-7565
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 4 93

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 104