Olmstead Elementary School

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Olmstead Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Olmstead, Kentucky, serving students in Logan County. As part of the Logan County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive, close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate to foster student growth. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills and the development of core character traits.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Olmstead Elementary is known for maintaining a traditional school culture that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Being situated in a small town, the school often acts as a central hub for local events and activities, providing a stable and nurturing setting for children. By balancing state educational standards with a personalized approach to instruction, Olmstead Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

398

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olmstead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	23
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
328 (82.4%)
Two or More
26 (6.5%)
Hispanic
23 (5.8%)
Black
16 (4.0%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Logan County
Phone:	(270)726-3811
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 31

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 38