Enrollment
371
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREATHITT COUNTY·NCES 210069002565
Breathitt Elementary
90 LBJ Road, Jackson, KY 41339 · (606) 693-4916 · Breathitt County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
274 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 82 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 98 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 27% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Breathitt County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Breathitt Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt Elementary this school | 371 | 73.9% | N/A |
| Carr Creek Elementary School Littcarr | 369 | 73.7% | 54.3% |
| McKee Elementary School McKee | 391 | 72.9% | 69.5% |
| Warfield Elementary School Warfield | 332 | 74.4% | 39.7% |
| Manchester Elementary School Manchester | 409 | 71.9% | 68.2% |
| Colony Elementary School London | 381 | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Breathitt Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 371 | #474 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #520 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.7% | #654 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.9% | #208 of 721 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 371 | 22.9 | 16.2:1 | 74% (274) |
| 2023-24 | 373 | 23.9 | 15.6:1 | 78% (292) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Breathitt Elementary.
About Breathitt Elementary
Breathitt Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school. Its address is in Jackson, Kentucky. The school serves pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 371 students.
Breathitt County (6 schools, 1,671 students) runs Breathitt Elementary.
At Breathitt Elementary, 98% of students are White. Census estimates put Breathitt County at about 96% White, close to the school's figure. The diversity index for Breathitt Elementary is 4%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Breathitt Elementary has 22.9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The school's 16.2:1 compares with an average of 15.4:1 for elementary schools in Kentucky. The school has 74% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Breathitt County average a similar 71%.
The county, Breathitt County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $34,808 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 28% of people live in poverty. Breathitt County has 9 public schools with about 2,042 students, including Breathitt Elementary.
The closest school to Breathitt Elementary is Sebastian Elementary School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
This page is set up for the Breathitt Elementary community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Breathitt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,276
Census ACS
Median income
$34,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
28%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,042 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Breathitt County
- Breathitt County High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- Sebastian Elementary SchoolElementary · 393 students
- Highland-Turner Elementary SchoolElementary · 184 students
- Breathitt Regional SchoolHigh · 36 students
- Breathitt Learning AcademyHigh · 18 students
- Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary SchoolCombined
Other schools in Jackson
- Breathitt County High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- Sebastian Elementary SchoolElementary · 393 students
- Jackson City SchoolCombined · 371 students
- Breathitt Regional SchoolHigh · 36 students
- Breathitt Learning AcademyHigh · 18 students
- Breathitt County Area Technology CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Sebastian Elementary School0.0 mi · 393
- Jackson City School0.7 mi · 371
- Breathitt County High School0.9 mi · 669
- Breathitt Learning Academy2.9 mi · 18
- Breathitt Regional School2.9 mi · 36
- Highland-Turner Elementary School8.2 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About Breathitt ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Breathitt Elementary?
Breathitt Elementary enrolls approximately 371 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Breathitt Elementary serve?
Breathitt Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Breathitt Elementary?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at Breathitt Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Breathitt Elementary?
At Breathitt Elementary, the student body is approximately 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Who oversees Breathitt Elementary?
Breathitt Elementary is overseen by Breathitt County in Breathitt County.
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