- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, KY
Albany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210126000257
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY.
School address
District: Clinton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210126000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Albany Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210126000257 · Albany, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.7:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton County High School (434 students)
Albany Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Albany Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albany Elementary School
486 students
- Clinton County
Clinton County High School
434 students
- Clinton County
Clinton County Middle School
383 students
- Clinton County 188
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
188 students
- Foothills Acad 16
Foothills Academy
16 students
What this shows Albany Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Elementary School compares
Albany 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$14,027
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Albany Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton County reports $14,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 3.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Elementary School
How many students attend Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, KY. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Albany Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Albany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Albany, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Albany Elementary School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton County?
Besides Albany Elementary School, Clinton County also operates Clinton County High School (434 students), Clinton County Middle School (383 students), and Clinton County Early Childhood Center (188 students). See the Clinton County district page for the complete list.