Adair County Primary Center

158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adair County Primary Center serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Adair County Primary Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbia, KY, covering approximately 412.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adair County Primary Center's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adair County Primary Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

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Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%

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Black
2%
11%

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White
85%
71%

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Two or more races
5%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.27

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(22-23)
22%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Adair County Primary Center?
604 students attend Adair County Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Adair County Primary Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adair County Primary Center?
Adair County Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adair County Primary Center offer ?
Adair County Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Adair County Primary Center part of?
Adair County Primary Center is part of Adair County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Adair County Primary Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbia, KY, covering approximately 412.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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