Adair County Primary Center

158 Col. Casey Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Adair County Primary Center serves 647 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adair County Primary Center's student population of 647 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Adair County Primary Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
86%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Adair County Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Adair County Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Adair County Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Adair County Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Adair County Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Adair County Primary Center?
647 students attend Adair County Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Adair County Primary Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair County Primary Center?
Adair County Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adair County Primary Center offer ?
Adair County Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair County Primary Center part of?
Adair County Primary Center is part of Adair County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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