Calloway County Preschool Center

Calloway County
2106-A College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
182 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Calloway County Preschool Center, located at 2106-A College Farm Road in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Calloway County School System, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing early childhood pedagogy, the center aims to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth during these critical formative years.

The facility functions as a key resource for families in the Murray area, providing essential early intervention and academic programming. With a curriculum tailored to meet the developmental milestones of preschoolers, the staff works to establish a strong educational base through play-based learning, literacy readiness, and socialization activities. By integrating early childhood education within the public school framework, the Calloway County Preschool Center plays a vital role in supporting long-term student success and community involvement in the Calloway County school district.
182
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (75.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (12.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.7 %)
  • Black
    9 (4.9 %)
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: Calloway County
Phone: (270)762-7410
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 182
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Murray Preschool Head Start
Murray Independent
99 Students
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071 (1.5 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K