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What do students at Gallatin County Lower Elementary actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
382
Elementary
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALLATIN COUNTY·NCES 210213000450
Gallatin County Lower Elementary
25 Boaz Dr, Warsaw, KY 41095 · (859) 567-6340 · Gallatin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL382 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
300 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 63%
Community
1
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 | 94 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 99 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 21% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · 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
Gallatin County Lower Elementary→Gallatin County Upper Elementary→Gallatin County Middle School→Gallatin County High School
Based on grade levels within Gallatin County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Gallatin County Lower Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 382 | #460 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #450 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.7% | #381 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.5% | #126 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.9% | #171 of 437 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
382
-17 (-4%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 433
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 382 | 24.5 | 15.6:1 | 79% (300) |
| 2023-24 | 422 | 24.5 | 17.2:1 | 63% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 423 | 24.8 | 17.0:1 | 71% (302) |
| 2020-21 | 399 | 27 | 14.8:1 | 65% (258) |
| 2017-18 | 454 | 26.2 | 17.3:1 | 78% (353) |
| 2015-16 | 455 | 24 | 19.0:1 | 75% (342) |
| 2010-11 | 457 | 26 | 17.6:1 | 77% (354) |
| 2000-01 | 496 | 17 | 29.2:1 | 27% (133) |
| 1990-91 | 433 | 23 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gallatin County Lower Elementary.
About Gallatin County Lower Elementary
Gallatin County Lower Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Warsaw, Kentucky, one of the schools in Gallatin County. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 382 students.
District-wide, Gallatin County has 4 schools and 1,426 students.
Most students at Gallatin County Lower Elementary are White: 85% of enrollment. Other students are 12% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Gallatin County Lower Elementary has a diversity index of 26%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.6:1, with 24.5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. Elementary schools in Kentucky average about 15.4:1, a similar figure. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 79%. Across public schools in Gallatin County, the average is about the same, 77%.
County data help place the school in context: in Gallatin County, median household income is about $63,346, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Gallatin County Lower Elementary is among the 4 public schools in Gallatin County.
Gallatin County Upper Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies Gallatin County Lower Elementary's location as Rural: Distant.
The student count in 2024-25 was 382, 4% below the 399 of 2020-21.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Gallatin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,769
Census ACS
Median income
$63,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,426 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gallatin County
- Gallatin County High SchoolHigh · 424 students
- Gallatin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 316 students
- Gallatin County Upper ElementaryElementary · 304 students
Other schools in Warsaw
- Gallatin County High SchoolHigh · 424 students
- Gallatin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 316 students
- Gallatin County Upper ElementaryElementary · 304 students
Nearby schools
- Gallatin County Upper Elementary0.1 mi · 304
- Gallatin County Middle School0.1 mi · 316
- Gallatin County High School0.3 mi · 424
- Switzerland Co Elementary School7.3 mi · 323
- Jefferson-Craig Elementary School10.3 mi · 425
- Switzerland Co Middle School10.4 mi · 215
Frequently asked questions
About Gallatin County Lower ElementaryHow large is Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary enrolls approximately 382 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Gallatin County Lower Elementary serve?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Lower Elementary is approximately 15.6:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
Student demographics at Gallatin County Lower Elementary are roughly 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is Gallatin County Lower Elementary in?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary is part of Gallatin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.