Lewis County Central Elementary School

Located at 86 Walter Ave, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, Lewis County Central Elementary School is a mid-sized primary school that works with 466 students (grades pre-K through 6), operated by Lewis County.

Across the 6 schools in Lewis County (1,942 students total), Lewis County Central Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Lewis County Central Elementary School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (96%). Other groups include 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Lewis County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Lewis County Central Elementary School reports 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. The state averages about 15.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 69% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Lewis County Central Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 39.3%; this one delivers 35.9%.

Around the school, census data for Lewis County shows median household income runs about $46,838, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lewis County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,942 students), of which Lewis County Central Elementary School is one.

Lewis County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lewis County Central Elementary School at 4th of 6; the average score across the group is 45.8%.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lewis County Central Elementary School has remained close to its prior level, going from 469 students in 2018 to 466 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.