Pine Knot Primary

Pine Knot Primary serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pine Knot Primary's student population of 425 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Pine Knot Primary is 0.06, 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pine Knot Primary?
425 students attend Pine Knot Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pine Knot Primary students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Knot Primary?
Pine Knot Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Knot Primary offer ?
Pine Knot Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pine Knot Primary part of?
Pine Knot Primary is part of Mccreary County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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