Metcalfe County Primary Center serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
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 Metcalfe County Primary Center?
448 students attend Metcalfe County Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Metcalfe County Primary Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe County Primary Center?
Metcalfe County Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metcalfe County Primary Center offer ?
Metcalfe County Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Metcalfe County Primary Center part of?
Metcalfe County Primary Center is part of Metcalfe County School District.
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