Porter Elementary School

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Porter Elementary School is a public school located in Hagerhill, Kentucky, serving students within the Johnson County School District. As a foundational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, Porter Elementary typically places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of character-building skills. The school often engages families through various events and programs aimed at strengthening the partnership between parents and educators. By leveraging local resources and a dedicated faculty, Porter Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a culture of academic growth and lifelong learning in the Hagerhill area.

431

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	3

White
418 (97.0%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)

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:	Johnson County
Phone:	(606)789-2545
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 36

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 51