Whitley County Central Primary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitley County Central Primary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitley County Central Primary School is 0.08, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
475 students attend Whitley County Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitley County Central Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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