Heritage Elementary School

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located at 4863 S State Hwy 1 in Grayson, Kentucky, is a public school serving students within the Carter County School District. As a foundational part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for children in the Grayson community. The facility serves as a primary educational hub, focusing on creating a supportive environment where students can build the core skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum subjects, Heritage Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the local culture of Carter County, the school aims to instill a strong sense of belonging and responsibility in its students. With its dedicated staff and focus on foundational learning, Heritage Elementary remains a central institution for families in the region, striving to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

336

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
329 (97.9%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Carter County
Phone:	(606)474-5784
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 38

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48