Legrande Elementary School

70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Legrande Elementary School, located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hart County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to students in the local community, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during the formative elementary years.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of character. By leveraging its position within the Hart County community, Legrande Elementary aims to bridge the gap between rigorous academic preparation and the unique needs of its student body, working closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

327

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legrande Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	10
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
299 (91.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.4%)
Hispanic
10 (3.1%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hart County
Phone:	(270)786-2746
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 37

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 29