East Perry County Elementary School

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Perry County Elementary School, located at 301 Perry Circle Rd in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Perry County School District. Situated in the heart of the Appalachian region, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young learners. The campus provides a structured environment focused on foundational skills in core subjects, while typically emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a supportive faculty and staff. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and integrating local community values, East Perry County Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school remains an integral part of the Hazard community, acting as a resource for families and a central hub for early childhood development in the region.

603

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Perry County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	20
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
561 (93.0%)
Hispanic
20 (3.3%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Perry County
Phone:	(606)436-3423
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 34

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 66