Pineville Independent School

531 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Pineville Independent School, located at 401 Virginia Avenue in Pineville, Kentucky, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As an independent district, it operates separately from the surrounding county school system, allowing for a more localized approach to administration and community engagement. The school district is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the families they serve in the Pineville area.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Bell County, often serving as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic activities. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger regional districts, Pineville Independent emphasizes a personalized learning environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. Despite its modest size, the institution remains committed to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and the continued improvement of student outcomes within the Appalachian region.

531

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pineville Independent School
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	10
Black	13
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
495 (93.2%)
Black
13 (2.4%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)
Hispanic
10 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pineville Independent
Phone:	(606)337-5701
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 37

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 40