Pine Knot Primary

Pine Knot Primary is a mid-tier elementary campus in Pine Knot, Kentucky, run under McCreary County. The school teaches 425 students in grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 5 schools in McCreary County (2,668 students total), Pine Knot Primary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Pine Knot Primary lists that nearly all students (97%) are White.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Pine Knot Primary has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.4:1, putting Pine Knot Primary tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (McCreary County) records that the typical household earns roughly $33,750 per year, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 33%. Pine Knot Primary is one of 5 public schools in McCreary County (combined enrollment of about 2,668 students).

The closest other public school is Pine Knot Intermediate, roughly 0.2 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.