South Edmonson Elementary School

1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

South Edmonson Elementary School, located in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Edmonson County School District. Situated in the rural community of Chalybeate, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development, literacy, and foundational social skills. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, fostering a small-town atmosphere where staff and parents collaborate closely to support student growth and engagement.

As a public elementary school, South Edmonson is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum that aligns with Kentucky’s educational standards. The school places a high priority on creating a safe and nurturing climate, often utilizing its community setting to provide hands-on learning opportunities. By focusing on both academic rigor and character building, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond within the Edmonson County system.

453

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Edmonson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
419 (92.5%)
Hispanic
16 (3.5%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Edmonson County
Phone:	(270)597-2379
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 81

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 75