Wallins Elementary School

Wallins Elementary School is an elementary campus of tight-knit scale in Wallins, Kentucky, part of Harlan County, teacheing 352 students in grades pre-K through 8.

Across the 9 schools in Harlan County (3,310 students total), Wallins Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Wallins Elementary School logs that nearly all students (98%) are White. That composition is broadly in line with Harlan County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Wallins Elementary School logs 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.4:1 average. Roughly 81% of students at Wallins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, Wallins Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 35.0%; this one delivers 34.4%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Harlan County put median household income runs about $41,693, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 21%. Wallins Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in Harlan County (combined enrollment of about 4,310 students).

The closest other public school is James A. Cawood Elementary, roughly 5.2 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Wallins Elementary School at 6th of 7; the average score across the group is 48.6%.

Wallins Elementary School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 17%: 426 students in 2018 compared to 352 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 16.1:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Wallins Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.