Mckell Elementary School

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKell Elementary School is located in South Shore, Kentucky, and serves as a primary educational institution within the Greenup County School District. Situated along US Highway 23, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing foundational education to students in the area. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

As part of the public school system, McKell Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while balancing the unique needs of its rural student population. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community-oriented programs designed to encourage parental involvement and student success. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, McKell Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the social and academic confidence necessary for long-term growth.

465

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mckell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
438 (94.2%)
Hispanic
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Greenup County
Phone:	(606)932-3383
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
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 43

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 74