Augusta Independent School

Augusta Independent
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
334 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Augusta Independent School, located at 207 Bracken Street in Augusta, Kentucky, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As an independent district, it offers a unique, close-knit environment that distinguishes it from larger, county-based school systems. The school caters to students from preschool through twelfth grade on a single campus, fostering a continuous learning culture where faculty and staff are often able to develop long-term relationships with students and their families throughout their entire academic journey.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, historic town of Augusta, emphasizing a personalized approach to education that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Despite its small size, Augusta Independent is known for its dedication to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining a focus on core academics, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential within the local community.
334
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (91.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Augusta Independent
Phone: (606)756-2105
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 16
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio