Enrollment
462
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, KY
Allen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210195000403
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 462
- students enrolled
Allen Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Elementary School
Allen Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Allen, Kentucky, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.9% of students qualify for free meals, 32% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 462 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.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #227, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students) and South Floyd Elementary School (596 students) alongside Allen 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 Allen Elementary School compares
Allen 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$14,193
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Allen 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 Floyd County, which includes Allen Elementary School.
$14,193
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 29.9%
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 Allen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~462 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Elementary School
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Allen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Allen, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
Is Allen Elementary School a good school?
Allen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Floyd County?
Besides Allen Elementary School, Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students), South Floyd Elementary School (596 students), and Prestonsburg Elementary School (574 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.
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