- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, KY
Adair County Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Adair County Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210003002345
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair County Primary Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Adair County Primary Center has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Primary Center ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY.
School address
District: Adair County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210003002345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Adair County Primary Center held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210003002345 · Columbia, KY Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.1:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair County High School (805 students)
Adair County Primary Center held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Adair County Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adair County H
Adair County High School
805 students
- This school
Adair County Primary Center
604 students
- Adair County M
Adair County Middle School
559 students
- Adair County E
Adair County Elementary School
550 students
- Adair Learning 67
Adair Learning Academy
67 students
What this shows Adair County Primary Center reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adair County Primary Center compares
Adair County Primary Center 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Adair County Primary Center 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 Primary Center 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair County Elementary 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 Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adair County Primary Center
How many students attend Adair County Primary Center?
Adair County Primary Center has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair County Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair County Primary Center is 13.1:1, 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 Adair County Primary Center?
65.7% of students at Adair County Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair County Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Adair County Primary Center is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Columbia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair County Primary Center?
Adair County Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Primary Center rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Adair County Primary Center ranks #2 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 Primary Center, Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students), Adair County Middle School (559 students), and Adair County Elementary School (550 students). See the Adair County district page for the complete list.