- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Allen Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210195000403 · Allen, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 15.9:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students)
Allen Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Allen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Betsy Layne El
Betsy Layne Elementary School
638 students
- South Floyd El
South Floyd Elementary School
596 students
- Prestonsburg E
Prestonsburg Elementary School
574 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
534 students
- Prestonsburg H
Prestonsburg High School
508 students
- This school
Allen Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Allen Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Elementary School compares
Allen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Floyd County reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.