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West Whitesburg Elementary School

Whitesburg, Kentucky · Grades PreK to 5 · Letcher County

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About West Whitesburg Elementary School

West Whitesburg Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Enrollment was 462 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.6 teachers in all). It is one of 9 schools in Letcher County. Federal locale data places it in a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Letcher County. There are 5 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	330 Park St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone	(606) 633-9538
School district	Letcher County
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	462
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.6
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, remote, Letcher County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210336000903). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Whitesburg Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Whitesburg · under 0.1 mi Letcher County Alternative Education CtrPublic · Grades 8 to 12Whitesburg · 1.7 mi Cowan Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Whitesburg · 1.8 mi Letcher County Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Whitesburg · 2.6 mi Letcher County Area Technology CenterPublic · Grades 8 to 12Whitesburg · 2.7 mi Arlie Boggs Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Eolia, KY · 5 mi Martha Jane Potter Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Whitesburg · 5.9 mi Letcher Elementary & Middle SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Blackey, KY · 5.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Whitesburg Elementary School serve?

West Whitesburg Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School?

West Whitesburg Elementary School reported 462 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Whitesburg Elementary School?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 462 students and 33.6 teachers in federal data.

Is West Whitesburg Elementary School a public or charter school?

West Whitesburg Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Whitesburg Elementary School in?

West Whitesburg Elementary School is part of Letcher County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/letcher-county/

Where is West Whitesburg Elementary School located?

West Whitesburg Elementary School is at 330 Park St, Whitesburg, KY 41858. The phone number is (606) 633-9538.

How many other schools are near West Whitesburg Elementary School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of West Whitesburg Elementary School in our directory.