Clay City Elementary School

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clay City Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Clay City, Kentucky. Serving students in the Powell County School District, the school acts as a foundational pillar for local families, providing primary education in a rural, supportive environment. Its mission is centered on fostering both academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school by focusing on core subjects and social-emotional well-being.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, where the faculty and staff work closely with parents to create a safe and nurturing space for children. By utilizing local resources and maintaining smaller class settings, Clay City Elementary emphasizes individualized attention to ensure that students meet state academic standards. As a key institution in Clay City, the school remains dedicated to building a strong educational foundation for the next generation of the community.

425

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
400 (94.1%)
Hispanic
11 (2.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.6%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Powell County
Phone:	(606)663-3315
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 32

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 70