Whitley County Central Primary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
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 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitley County Central Primary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Making Great Things Happen
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitley County Central Primary School is 0.10, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Whitley County Central Primary School?
413 students attend Whitley County Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whitley County Central Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitley County Central Primary School?
Whitley County Central Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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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