School overview
At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
22.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
277.5
Breathitt Elementary: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Breathitt Elementary
Breathitt Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Jackson. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Breathitt County. NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (98.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Breathitt Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.92 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- Not reported
- Nurses (FTE)
- Not reported
- Psychologists (FTE)
- Not reported
- Social workers (FTE)
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White98.1%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Breathitt County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sebastian Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
393 reported students
Highland-Turner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
184 reported students
Breathitt County High School
High · Grades 07–12
669 reported students
Breathitt Regional School
High · Grades 06–12
36 reported students
Breathitt Learning Academy
High · Grades 06–12
18 reported students