- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, KY
A M Yealey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A M Yealey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051000079
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A M Yealey Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
A M Yealey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A M Yealey Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
A M Yealey Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210051000079 · Florence, KY Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 13:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
A M Yealey Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
A M Yealey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 534
A M Yealey Elementary School
534 students
What this shows A M Yealey Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How A M Yealey Elementary School compares
A M Yealey 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$13,925
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, A M Yealey Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A M Yealey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A M Yealey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ockerman Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 17:1 students per teacher
Florence Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hillard Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Rise Academy
Alternative education program
70 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about A M Yealey Elementary School
How many students attend A M Yealey Elementary School?
A M Yealey Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A M Yealey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A M Yealey Elementary School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 M Yealey Elementary School?
40.4% of students at A M Yealey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A M Yealey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A M Yealey Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A M Yealey Elementary School?
A M Yealey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
How does A M Yealey Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, A M Yealey Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Florence, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides A M Yealey Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.