Uniontown Elementary School

Union County
401 Walnut St
Uniontown, KY 42461
199 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Uniontown Elementary School, located at 401 Walnut St in Uniontown, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects and basic learning competencies, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a small-town school, Uniontown Elementary often serves as a focal point for the community, providing a personalized educational experience through smaller class sizes and close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families. The institution reflects the values of its rural setting, prioritizing character development alongside traditional curriculum. Parents and community members typically play an active role in supporting school initiatives, ensuring that students have access to both a structured educational program and a nurturing environment conducive to early childhood success.
199
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (88.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.0%)
  • Black
    5 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Union County
Phone: (270)822-4462
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Morganfield Elementary School
Union County
328 Students
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437 (6.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th