Central Elementary School

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serving students within the Knox County School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building a foundational educational experience for young learners, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a central role in the local community, striving to provide a safe and nurturing environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its student body through a supportive faculty and staff dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the children in the Barbourville area. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and community engagement, Central Elementary works to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond. It functions as a vital part of the regional educational landscape, reflecting the values and goals of the Knox County school system.

313

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
287 (91.7%)
Hispanic
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
Asian
6 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(606)645-2832
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 17

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 51