Enrollment
425
Elementary
DISTRICT 441 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCCREARY COUNTY·NCES 210399002576
Pine Knot Primary
119 East Highway 2792, Pine Knot, KY 42635 · (606) 354-2161 · McCreary County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL425 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
368 students
DISTRICT 83% · 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 | 59 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 155 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 25% |
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · 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 McCreary County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Pine Knot Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Knot Primary this school | 425 | 86.6% | N/A |
| Lee County Elementary School Beattyville | 468 | 85.5% | 33.0% |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School Corbin | 501 | 87.4% | 26.2% |
| Hazel Green Elementary School East Bernstadt | 363 | 85.4% | 66.1% |
| Pine Knot Intermediate Pine Knot | 352 | 86.1% | 52.8% |
| Allen Elementary School Allen | 462 | 83.1% | 38.5% |
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 Pine Knot Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 425 | #388 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #321 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.5% | #624 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.6% | #49 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 | 425 | 29 | 14.7:1 | 87% (368) |
| 2023-24 | 486 | 30 | 16.2:1 | 86% (420) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pine Knot Primary.
About Pine Knot Primary
Pine Knot Primary is a mid-sized elementary school found in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Its grade span covers pre-K through 2, with 425 students on the rolls.
A total of 5 schools make up McCreary County, with 2,668 students enrolled.
A large majority of enrollment at Pine Knot Primary is White, at 97%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 6%.
Pine Knot Primary has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Kentucky is 15.4:1. At Pine Knot Primary, 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
In the surrounding county, McCreary County, median household income comes to about $33,750, about 9% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 33%. The county's public schools total 5, with about 2,668 students.
Pine Knot Primary is about 0.2 miles from Pine Knot Intermediate, its nearest public school. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Pine Knot Primary is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
This page is set up for the Pine Knot Primary community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Members of the school community can share what they know.
McCreary County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,867
Census ACS
Median income
$33,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
33%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,668 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in McCreary County
- McCreary Central High SchoolHigh · 711 students
- McCreary County Middle SchoolMiddle · 633 students
- Whitley City Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
- Pine Knot IntermediateElementary · 352 students
Nearby schools
- Pine Knot Intermediate0.2 mi · 352
- McCreary County Middle School3.3 mi · 633
- McCreary Central High School3.5 mi · 711
- Whitley City Elementary School7.1 mi · 547
- Winfield Elementary8.5 mi · 198
- Oneida Elementary11.2 mi · 756
Frequently asked questions
About Pine Knot PrimaryHow many students attend Pine Knot Primary?
Pine Knot Primary enrolls approximately 425 students in grades PK-02.
Is Pine Knot Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pine Knot Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Primary is approximately 14.7:1 (29 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pine Knot Primary?
Pine Knot Primary reports a student body of 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Pine Knot Primary in?
Pine Knot Primary is part of McCreary County.
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