Tollesboro Elementary School

Lewis County
2431 W. KY 10
Tollesboro, KY 41189
256 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tollesboro Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Tollesboro, Kentucky. Serving as a foundational institution within the Lewis County School District, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grades. It plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic growth and social development for its young student body.

As part of the broader Lewis County educational system, Tollesboro Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere typical of a small-town school. The staff at the facility works to prepare students for the transition to middle school by focusing on literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. By leveraging its location on W. KY 10, the school serves as a primary educational hub for families living in the surrounding area, striving to balance modern educational requirements with the values of the local community.
256
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    241 (94.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Lewis County
Phone: (606)798-3231
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 10
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Local
352 Students
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th