Blaine Elementary School

Lawrence County
600 Highway 2562
Blaine, KY 41124
149 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Blaine Elementary School, located in the rural community of Blaine, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence County School District. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental academic skills in a setting that reflects the close-knit nature of the local region. The school is centrally located off Highway 2562, acting as a key social and educational hub for families residing in the northern part of Lawrence County.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a rural student population. Like many schools in the district, Blaine Elementary prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction to help bridge the achievement gaps often found in isolated geographic areas. By maintaining a strong connection between teachers, students, and parents, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the Lawrence County system.
149
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (99.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lawrence County
Phone: (606)826-3624
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Flat Gap Elementary School
Johnson County
241 Students
1450 KY Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219 (6.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th