Mercer County Elementary School

713 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Mercer County Elementary School (MCES), located on Tapp Road in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Mercer County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the district.

Beyond the classroom, Mercer County Elementary prioritizes a culture of community and character education. The school actively encourages parent and family involvement to help create a holistic support system for its students. With a commitment to modern educational practices and a student-centered approach, the school strives to inspire curiosity and provide the essential resources necessary for every child to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

713

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	64
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
573 (80.4%)
Hispanic
64 (9.0%)
Two or More
50 (7.0%)
Black
18 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Mercer County
Phone:	(859)733-7040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 142

Kindergarten 190

Grade 1 189

Grade 2 192