What grades does Letcher Elementary & Middle School serve?

Letcher Elementary & Middle School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Blackey area.

Where is Letcher Elementary & Middle School located?

Letcher Elementary & Middle School is a rural school in Blackey, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Letcher Elementary & Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Letcher Elementary & Middle School is 12:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Blackey, KY?

Schools in Blackey include Letcher Elementary & Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Blackey area.

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Letcher Elementary & Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Blackey, Kentucky|Letcher County

Blackey, KY 41804

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Board of Education Regular MeetingEventDistrict-wide

School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Nov

Mon

Board of Education Regular MeetingEventDistrict-wide

School Highlighted: Martha Jane Potter Elementary Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Dec

Mon

Board of Education Regular MeetingEventDistrict-wide

School Highlighted: None Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

336

Student:Teacher

12:1

Locale

Rural

District

Letcher County

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.5%

Phone

(606)633-2524

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

38 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Better than average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

431

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.5

82% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,652

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,820

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,013

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 71%Local 13%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

41.7%

Below 150% poverty line

7.4%

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Uninsured residents

21.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

601

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

556

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

169 (30%)

Intellectual Disability

104 (19%)

Specific Learning Disability

95 (17%)

Autism

65 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

53 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

20 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

322

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

School Highlighted: Martha Jane Potter Elementary Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Event

Mon, Dec 28, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

School Highlighted: None Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Letcher County. Letcher Elementary & Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Board of Education Regular MeetingDistrict-wide School Highlighted: West Whitesburg Elementary Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Board of Education Regular MeetingDistrict-wide School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Board of Education Regular MeetingDistrict-wide School Highlighted: Martha Jane Potter Elementary Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Board of Education Regular MeetingDistrict-wide School Highlighted: None Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Letcher Elementary & Middle School

Letcher Elementary & Middle School currently enrolls 336 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KY.