Science Hill Elementary School

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Science Hill Elementary School is a public school located in the small city of Science Hill, Kentucky, serving students in Pulaski County. As a community-centered institution, the school focuses on providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. Being the primary educational hub for the town, the school plays a vital role in the local community, often prioritizing small-town values and close relationships between staff, students, and families.

The school is part of the Science Hill Independent School District, a unique organizational structure in Kentucky that allows for a more localized approach to administration compared to larger county-wide districts. This independence often translates into a more personalized educational experience, where the faculty can tailor programs to meet the specific needs of their students. With its location along the Highway 27 corridor, the school serves as an accessible landmark for the area, dedicated to preparing its students for future success as they transition into middle and high school levels.

498

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Science Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
469 (94.2%)
Hispanic
19 (3.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Science Hill Independent
Phone:	(606)423-3341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 29

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 44