East Bernstadt Independent

Located at 296 East Highway 3094 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, the East Bernstadt Independent School District operates as an active, single-school public district deeply rooted in its local community. Situated in a remote town setting within the broader Corbin metropolitan area, this independent district functions outside of a supervisory union, allowing it to provide a focused educational experience tailored specifically to its surrounding rural population. The district caters exclusively to elementary and middle school grade levels, welcoming students from Pre-Kindergarten through the eighth grade and establishing a strong foundation during the critical early years of learning and adolescent development.

The district currently serves a total enrollment of 544 students, ranging from early childhood programs—with 73 children enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten—to 24 students in the graduating eighth-grade cohort. To support this student body of 261 female and 283 male learners, East Bernstadt Independent maintains a robust workforce comprising nearly 134 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 66 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 9 instructional aides, and approximately 59 support personnel, ensuring an exceptionally favorable staff-to-student presence. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district offers a close-knit, highly supportive environment designed to nurture academic growth and student well-being prior to high school.