Breathitt Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Breathitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Breathitt Elementary School?
371 students attend Breathitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Breathitt Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Breathitt Elementary School?
Breathitt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Breathitt Elementary School offer ?
Breathitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Breathitt Elementary School part of?
Breathitt Elementary School is part of Breathitt County School District.
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