Oldham County Preschool

Oldham County
4309 Brown Blvd.
Buckner, KY 40031
180 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Oldham County Preschool, located in Buckner, Kentucky, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Oldham County School District. The program is specifically designed to provide early childhood education that prepares children for the transition into kindergarten. By focusing on developmental milestones, the school emphasizes a blend of structured learning and play-based activities aimed at fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth during these critical early years.

As part of a high-performing district, the preschool adheres to rigorous educational standards while maintaining a nurturing environment. The school collaborates closely with families to ensure each child receives individualized support, often incorporating resources for children with varying needs. Through its commitment to early intervention and school readiness, Oldham County Preschool plays a vital role in establishing a strong academic and social base for the community's youngest students.
180
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (73.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (16.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Oldham County
Phone: (502)222-3700
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 180
Gender Ratio