Overview
Dewitt Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Flat Lick, Kentucky. The school enrolls 120 students. It is part of the Knox 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
9.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
120 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictKnox County
County21121
CityFlat Lick
ZIP40935
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210315000842
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment120
White99.2%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
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 %88%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)