- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corydon, KY
A B Chandler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A B Chandler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210271000573
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A B Chandler Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
A B Chandler Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
A B Chandler Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210271000573 · Corydon, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
A B Chandler Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
A B Chandler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 256
A B Chandler Elementary School
256 students
What this shows A B Chandler Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How A B Chandler Elementary School compares
A B Chandler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, A B Chandler Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A B Chandler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A B Chandler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about A B Chandler Elementary School
How many students attend A B Chandler Elementary School?
A B Chandler Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corydon, KY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A B Chandler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A B Chandler Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A B Chandler Elementary School?
46.3% of students at A B Chandler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A B Chandler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A B Chandler Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Corydon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A B Chandler Elementary School?
A B Chandler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides A B Chandler Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.