Laurel Elementary School

116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179

70 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Vanceburg, Kentucky, serving students within the Lewis County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing foundational instruction for children in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive, community-centered environment.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, staff, and local families. Like many schools in the region, Laurel Elementary strives to balance state-mandated curriculum standards with the unique needs of its rural student population, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school through structured academic programs and extracurricular engagement.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Two or More	1

White
69 (98.6%)
Two or More
1 (1.4%)

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)796-2214
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 14

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 6