Stephens Elementary School

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in Burlington, Kentucky, serving students within the Boone County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success in the early elementary years. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond core academic instruction, Stephens Elementary actively works to integrate modern educational practices to prepare students for their future academic careers. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and inclusive values, aiming to build a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging resources within the Boone County school system, Stephens provides students with consistent access to extracurricular activities and supplemental learning opportunities designed to meet the evolving needs of the Burlington community.

577

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	53
Black	59
Asian	20
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	7

White
402 (69.7%)
Black
59 (10.2%)
Hispanic
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
36 (6.2%)
Asian
20 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2%)

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:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)334-4460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 72

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 86