Waco Elementary School

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waco Elementary School, located at 359 Waco Loop in Waco, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a rural, close-knit environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of character building and community engagement, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Waco Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding Waco area. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the institution strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where children from diverse backgrounds can explore their potential, build foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and develop a lasting enthusiasm for learning.

422

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waco Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
366 (86.7%)
Hispanic
23 (5.5%)
Two or More
21 (5.0%)
Black
8 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(859)387-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 12

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 60