Overview
Pine Knot Intermediate is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Pine Knot, Kentucky. The school enrolls 352 students. It is part of the McCreary County district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictMcCreary County
County21147
CityPine Knot
ZIP42635
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210399002451
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment352
White94.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.4%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)