Paintsville Elementary School in Paintsville, KY

At a glance

Reported students

434

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky elementary enrollment

49th percentile

Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

376

Paintsville Elementary School: 434 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

14.5:1 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: 421
Teachers (FTE): 27
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about Paintsville Elementary School

Paintsville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Paintsville. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Paintsville Independent. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.

Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (92.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 Paintsville Elementary School

1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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: 1.7%
Students with disabilities: 19%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 49.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.86
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White92.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.4%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

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.

Paintsville High School

High · Grades 07–12

318 reported students

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Public schools near Paintsville Elementary School

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
Paintsville High School High · Paintsville Independent	07–12	318	0.1 mi
Central Elementary School Elementary · Johnson County	PK–06	341	1.6 mi
Highland Elementary School Elementary · Johnson County	PK–06	392	1.6 mi
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Johnson County	PK–06	390	3.5 mi
Porter Elementary School Elementary · Johnson County	PK–06	431	4.5 mi
Flat Gap Elementary School Elementary · Johnson County	PK–06	241	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Paintsville Elementary School

What grades does Paintsville Elementary School serve?

Paintsville Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Paintsville Independent.

How many students attend Paintsville Elementary School?

Paintsville Elementary School reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Paintsville Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 434 students and 30 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 Paintsville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Paintsville Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paintsville Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Paintsville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

49.5% 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 Paintsville Elementary School in?

Paintsville Elementary School is part of Paintsville Independent, based in Paintsville, KY, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Paintsville Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paintsville High School (0.1 mi), Central Elementary School (1.6 mi), Highland Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.