North Washington Elementary School

North Washington Elementary School is one of the mid-tier elementary campuss in Willisburg, Kentucky, part of Washington County, with 536 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, Kentucky's public schools average about 421 students each, so North Washington Elementary School sits 27% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 4 schools in Washington County (1,730 students total), North Washington Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, North Washington Elementary School records that nearly all students (93%) are White. Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.3:1. The state averages around 15.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 63% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, North Washington Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 41.8%; this one delivers 42.9%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household income runs about $61,616, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. North Washington Elementary School is one of 6 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 1,730 students).

Nearest neighbor: Washington County High School, around 8.6 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts North Washington Elementary School at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 43.3%.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 562 students in 2018 compared to 536 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 16.1:1 in 2018 to 17.3:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.