W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary School, located in Wittensville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Johnson County School District. Situated along U.S. Route 23, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing primary education for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential social skills during the formative years of childhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, W.R. Castle Memorial is known for its role in maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the community. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while upholding the values of the Johnson County region. Its position in the community serves as a hub for local families, consistently striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through dedicated teaching and community involvement.

390

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
372 (95.4%)
Hispanic
11 (2.8%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Black
2 (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:	Johnson County
Phone:	(606)297-3738
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 31

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 71