Knifley Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Knifley Elementary School?
143 students attend Knifley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Knifley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knifley Elementary School?
Knifley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knifley Elementary School offer ?
Knifley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Knifley Elementary School part of?
Knifley Elementary School is part of Adair County School District.
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