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Whitley City Elementary School

2819 N Hwy 27, Whitley City, KY 42653, United States

+1 (606) 376-2690

3.2

Overall Rating

Location

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Whitley City Elementary School Overview

About This School

Whitley City Elementary School is a public elementary in Whitley City, Kentucky, serving 547 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 41% proficiency in ELA and 22% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $55,448. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup is 97% White, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races.

547

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts41%

Mathematics22%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Mccreary County

Students per Counselor

547:1

Whitley City Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

41%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 44%

22%

Mathematics

City Avg: 22%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

547

Students per Counselor

Whitley City Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$55,448

City Avg: $55,448

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor547:1

Whitley City Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.18%

Male

50.82%

Female

Total Enrollment: 547 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White96.53%

Hispanic1.28%

Asian0.18%

Black0.37%

Two or More Races1.28%

Native American0.37%

Whitley City Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitley City Elementary School

Q: What is Whitley City Elementary School?

A: Whitley City Elementary School is a elementary public located in Whitley City.

Q: How many students attend Whitley City Elementary School?

A: Whitley City Elementary School has approximately 547 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Whitley City Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Whitley City Elementary School - Whitley City, KY

Quick Facts about Whitley City Elementary School
School Name	Whitley City Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2819 N Hwy 27, Whitley City, KY 42653, Whitley City, KY
County	Mccreary County
Phone	+1 (606) 376-2690
Total Students	547
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	3.2/10
ELA Proficiency	41%
Math Proficiency	22%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitley City Elementary School

What is Whitley City Elementary School?

Whitley City Elementary School is a elementary public located in Whitley City.

How many students attend Whitley City Elementary School?

Whitley City Elementary School has approximately 547 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School is 15:1.

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