Adair County Primary Center in Columbia, KY

At a glance

Reported students

604

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky elementary enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

559

Adair County Primary Center: 604 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 637
Teachers (FTE): 43
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Adair County Primary Center

Adair County Primary Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Columbia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Adair County. NCES reports 604 students for 2024–25.

Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Adair County Primary Center

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.8%
Students with disabilities: 24.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 70.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White84.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial5.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Adair County Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

550 reported students

Adair County Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

559 reported students

Adair County High School

High · Grades 09–12

805 reported students

Adair Learning Academy

High · Grades 05–12

67 reported students

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Public schools near Adair County Primary Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Adair County High School High · Adair County	09–12	805	0.2 mi
Adair County Elementary School Elementary · Adair County	03–05	550	0.3 mi
Adair County Middle School Middle · Adair County	06–08	559	0.5 mi
Adair Learning Academy High · Adair County	05–12	67	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Adair County Primary Center

What grades does Adair County Primary Center serve?

Adair County Primary Center reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Adair County.

How many students attend Adair County Primary Center?

Adair County Primary Center reported 604 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 637 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Adair County Primary Center?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 604 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Adair County Primary Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Adair County Primary Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Adair County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Adair County Primary Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

70.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Adair County Primary Center in?

Adair County Primary Center is part of Adair County, based in Columbia, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Adair County Primary Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Adair County High School (0.2 mi), Adair County Elementary School (0.3 mi), Adair County Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.