- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, KY
Adair County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adair County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210003002021
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Adair County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY.
School address
District: Adair County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210003002021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Adair County Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210003002021 · Columbia, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair County High School (805 students)
Adair County Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Adair County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adair County H
Adair County High School
805 students
- Adair County P
Adair County Primary Center
604 students
- Adair County M
Adair County Middle School
559 students
- This school
Adair County Elementary School
550 students
- Adair Learning 67
Adair Learning Academy
67 students
What this shows Adair County Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adair County Elementary School compares
Adair County 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,545
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Adair County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adair County reports $13,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adair County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adair County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adair County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adair County Elementary School
How many students attend Adair County Elementary School?
Adair County Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Adair County Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Adair County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adair County Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair County Elementary School?
Adair County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Adair County Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Adair County?
Besides Adair County Elementary School, Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students), Adair County Primary Center (604 students), and Adair County Middle School (559 students). See the Adair County district page for the complete list.