Henry County Early Childhood

Henry County
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
109 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Henry County Early Childhood, located in New Castle, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Henry County Public Schools system, the facility focuses on providing a nurturing, play-based environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary education. The center emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and fundamental cognitive skills, ensuring that students build a strong academic baseline during their most formative years.

The program is designed to support both students and families by offering comprehensive early childhood services that cater to developmental milestones. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the local community, Henry County Early Childhood aims to close achievement gaps early on and instill a lifelong love of learning. Its location on South Property Road serves as a central resource for the district, reflecting the school system's commitment to prioritizing high-quality early intervention and accessible public education for families in New Castle and the surrounding areas.
109
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (80.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.5%)
  • Black
    4 (3.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henry County
Phone: (502)845-8656
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 109
Gender Ratio