Jenkins Elementary School (Closed 2009)

11497 Hwy 805
Burdine, KY 41517
Jenkins Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jenkins Elementary School?
304 students attend Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jenkins Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenkins Elementary School?
Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jenkins Elementary School offer ?
Jenkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jenkins Elementary School part of?
Jenkins Elementary School is part of Jenkins Independent School District.

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