Enrollment
550
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adair County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adair County Elementary School
Adair County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbia, Kentucky, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students) and Adair County Primary Center (604 students) alongside Adair County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adair County Elementary School compares
Adair County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adair County, which includes Adair County Elementary School.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 63.7%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adair County Elementary School a good school?
Adair County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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