Letcher County School District
- 224 PARKS ST
- WHITESBURG, KY 41858
- (606) 633-4455
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64.5% | 74.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,661 | $9,392 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,284 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 225 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,284 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 68 |
| Kindergarten Students | 255 |
| 1st Grade Students | 266 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 236 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 257 |
| 4th Grade Students | 220 |
| 5th Grade Students | 278 |
| 6th Grade Students | 265 |
| 7th Grade Students | 262 |
| 8th Grade Students | 233 |
| 9th Grade Students | 269 |
| 10th Grade Students | 263 |
| 11th Grade Students | 229 |
| 12th Grade Students | 190 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 12 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,249 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,703 |
| Female | 1,568 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 225 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 110 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 47 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 64 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 68 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 12 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 240 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| School Administrators | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 153 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $36,370,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,410,000 | 17.6% |
| Property Tax | $4,298,000 | 11.8% |
| Public Utility Tax | $1,003,000 | 2.8% |
| Other School Systems | $17,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $436,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $232,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $14,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $24,000 | 0.07% |
| Interest Earnings | $223,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $17,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $146,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $24,623,000 | 67.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,945,000 | 43.8% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $25,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $18,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,660,000 | 4.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $72,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $1,734,000 | 4.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,169,000 | 14.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,337,000 | 14.7% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,127,000 | 3.1% |
| Non-Specified | $3,447,000 | 9.5% |
| Direct - Other | $763,000 | 2.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $31,950,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $18,485,000 | 57.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,780,000 | 36.9% |
| Student Support | $2,257,000 | 6.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,557,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $677,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,457,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,916,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,043,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Support Services | $873,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,685,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $1,685,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 64.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 193 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 4 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 19 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Letcher County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 3,284
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 225
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ARLIE BOGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1099 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY Public | PK-8 | 137 | 17.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BECKHAM BATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6868 Hwy 7 North
Whitesburg, KY Public | KG-8 | 213 | 21.1 |  Review This School |
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| COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3125 Hwy 931 South
Whitesburg, KY Public | KG-8 | 428 | 20.4 | Review This School |
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| FLEMING NEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
50 2nd St
Fleming-Neon, KY Public | KG-8 | 199 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| LETCHER COUNTY AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| LETCHER COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY Public | 9-12 | 952 | 20.9 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LETCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
160 Lhs Dr
Blackey, KY Public | KG-8 | 310 | 22.3 | Review This School |
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| MARTHA JANE POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY Public | KG-8 | 396 | 22.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY Public | PK-5 | 452 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| WHITESBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY Public | 6-8 | 205 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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