MCCREARY COUNTY PRESCHOOL SOUTH
McCreary County Preschool South is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the McCreary County school district, located in Pine Knot, KY with about 106 students. With about 5 teachers, McCreary County Preschool South has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
McCreary County Preschool South, located on East Highway 92 in Pine Knot, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational facility within the McCreary County School District. As a dedicated early childhood center, the school focuses on providing a structured and nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for the transition into kindergarten. The program emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills, early literacy, and basic cognitive abilities through play-based learning and developmentally appropriate instruction tailored to the needs of the local community's youngest learners.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the Pine Knot area by fostering a supportive community for families during these critical formative years. By prioritizing school readiness and equitable access to early education, McCreary County Preschool South works to ensure that all students in its care build the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success. The school maintains a close alignment with district-wide educational standards while providing a specialized setting that caters specifically to the unique pace and curiosity of preschool-aged children.
For more information, contact McCreary County Preschool South at (606) 354-3590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-3590
MCCREARY COUNTY PRESCHOOL SOUTH is a public school in Pine Knot, KY with about 106 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- McCreary County
- Total Students:
- 106
- Teachers:
- 5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 106 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCREARY COUNTY PRESCHOOL SOUTH is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.