South Irvine Early Learning Center serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Irvine Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
South Irvine Early Learning Center's student population of 143 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Irvine Early Learning Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
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: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Irvine Early Learning Center?
143 students attend South Irvine Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Irvine Early Learning Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Irvine Early Learning Center?
South Irvine Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Irvine Early Learning Center offer ?
South Irvine Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Irvine Early Learning Center part of?
South Irvine Early Learning Center is part of Estill County School District.
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