Mount Sterling Elementary School

6601 Indian Mound Dr
Mount Sterling, KY 40353

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Sterling Elementary School, located at 6601 Indian Mound Drive in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Montgomery County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on core curriculum areas, the school aims to prepare young students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mount Sterling Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The staff works collaboratively to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop strong character traits. Through active partnership with parents and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing educational setting.

464

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Sterling Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	64
Black	13
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (79.1%)
Hispanic
64 (13.8%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Black
13 (2.8%)
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:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(859)497-8730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 84