Johns Creek Elementary School

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Johns Creek Elementary School, located on Meta Highway in Pikeville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pike County School District. Situated in the heart of the Appalachian region, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement that is characteristic of the rural Kentucky school system.

Beyond standard academics, Johns Creek Elementary is committed to the holistic growth of its students, often participating in regional district initiatives and local events. The school staff works to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and modern educational needs, aiming to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school. As a staple of the Pikeville area, the school remains a focal point for families, prioritizing a safe, nurturing, and collaborative atmosphere that encourages student success and personal development.

616

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johns Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	603
Hispanic	5
Asian	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
603 (97.9%)
Hispanic
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
5 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)631-1097
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 96

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 51