Sand Gap Elementary School

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sand Gap Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Sand Gap, Kentucky, serving students within the Jackson County School District. As a pillar of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. Being situated in a tight-knit Appalachian community, the school often serves as a central hub for families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide individualized attention to their students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Kentucky state academic standards while addressing the unique needs of its rural student population. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Sand Gap Elementary typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while also promoting social-emotional learning. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Jackson County community, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the tools necessary to contribute to their region in the future.

286

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sand Gap Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	7
Two or More	6

White
273 (95.5%)
Hispanic
7 (2.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)

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:	Jackson County
Phone:	(606)965-3171
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
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 46

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43