Argillite Elementary School

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Argillite Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Argillite, Kentucky. Serving students in the Greenup County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and character development. As a small-town institution, it acts as a central hub for the local community, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students transition successfully into middle school.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with Kentucky state standards, prioritizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while integrating technology to prepare students for a modern digital landscape. Beyond academics, Argillite Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being, often hosting local events and extracurricular activities that encourage family engagement. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the faculty and staff aim to create a safe, nurturing space that addresses the unique needs of its student population in the eastern Kentucky region.

216

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Argillite Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	9

White
203 (94.0%)
Two or More
9 (4.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenup County
Phone:	(606)473-7213
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 20

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 33