Enrollment
486
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Elementary School
Albany Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Kentucky, enrolling 486 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.2% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton County Middle School (383 students): Albany Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 12:1).
Clinton County also operates Clinton County High School (434 students) and Clinton County Middle School (383 students) alongside Albany 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 Albany Elementary School compares
Albany 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton County, which includes Albany Elementary School.
$14,199
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 56.9%
Federal 23.6%
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 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~486 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Albany Elementary School a good school?
Albany Elementary School earns 38/100 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 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.
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