West Whitesburg Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Whitesburg, KY Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (73)
  • 462 Students
  • 33.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (606)633-9538 Phone
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West Whitesburg Elementary School
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (73)
462
Students
33.6
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(606)633-9538
Phone

West Whitesburg Elementary School is a public school administered by the Letcher County district in Whitesburg, KENTUCKY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 462 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky Elementary School Average
Enrollment
462.0
State avg: 437.0
▲ 6% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.75:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 8% better
Free Lunch %
68.2%
State avg: 63.1%
▲ 8% worse
School Details
School Name
West Whitesburg Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
210336000903
State School ID
KY-067331000-067331650
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
330 Park St
City
Whitesburg
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
41858
County
Letcher County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2105
State Leg. Upper
21029
State Leg. Lower
21094
Latitude
37.11996
Longitude
-82.83665
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
462
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.6
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 315 68.2%
Not Applicable 290 62.8%
District Info
District Name
Letcher County
LEAID
2103360
State LEA ID
KY-067331000
Phone
(606)633-4455
Website
http://www.letcher.kyschools.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Whitesburg
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,741K
Federal Revenue
$9,783K
State Revenue
$42,269K
Local Revenue
$7,689K
Total Expenditure
$59,973K
Instruction Exp.
$25,492K
Support Services
$25,858K
Other Current Exp.
$2,263K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Whitesburg Elementary School

1
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Middle
0 mi
2
Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr
Whitesburg · High
1.7 mi
3
Cowan Elementary School
Whitesburg · Elementary
1.8 mi
4
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · High
2.6 mi
5
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Whitesburg · High
2.7 mi
6
Arlie Boggs Elementary School
Eolia · Elementary
5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Whitesburg Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School?
462 students are enrolled at West Whitesburg Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Whitesburg Elementary School have?
West Whitesburg Elementary School has 33.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does West Whitesburg Elementary School serve?
West Whitesburg Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is West Whitesburg Elementary School a charter school?
West Whitesburg Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Whitesburg Elementary School located in?
West Whitesburg Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does West Whitesburg Elementary School belong to?
West Whitesburg Elementary School is part of the Letcher County school district.
How much does Letcher County spend per student?
The Letcher County district spends approximately $129,811,688 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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