Letcher Elementary & Middle School serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Letcher Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Letcher Elementary & Middle School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Letcher Elementary & Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
387 students attend Letcher Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Letcher Elementary & Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Letcher Elementary & Middle School part of?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School is part of Letcher County School District.
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