Whitley County Central Primary School serves 459 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 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitley County Central Primary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Making Great Things Happen
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitley County Central Primary School is 0.06, 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Whitley County Central Primary School?
459 students attend Whitley County Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Whitley County Central Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitley County Central Primary School?
Whitley County Central Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitley County Central Primary School offer ?
Whitley County Central Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitley County Central Primary School part of?
Whitley County Central Primary School is part of Whitley County School District.
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