Cordia School

185 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Cordia School, located in the rural community of Lotts Creek near Hazard, Kentucky, is a unique educational institution that serves as a vital hub for the local Knott County community. Operating under the umbrella of the Knott County School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive, personalized learning environment for students in the Appalachian region. Despite its remote location, the school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a strong sense of pride in its local heritage and community identity.

Beyond its standard K-12 curriculum, Cordia School is notable for its historical significance and its enduring role in the lives of local families. The school often acts as a center for extracurricular activities and community engagement, helping to bridge the gap between traditional mountain values and modern educational requirements. By focusing on individualized attention and the success of its student body, Cordia School continues to be an essential anchor for the education and development of youth in Perry and Knott County.

185

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cordia School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
177 (95.7%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Knott County
Phone:	(606)785-4457
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 19