Enrollment
216
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Argillite, KY
Argillite Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Argillite Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210240000493
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argillite Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 216
- students enrolled
Argillite Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenup County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210240000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argillite Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Argillite Elementary School
Argillite Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Argillite, Kentucky, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students) and Mckell Elementary School (465 students) alongside Argillite 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 Argillite Elementary School compares
Argillite 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 94.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Argillite 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 Greenup County, which includes Argillite Elementary School.
$12,996
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.0%
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 Argillite Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argillite Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Argillite Elementary School
How many students attend Argillite Elementary School?
Argillite Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Argillite, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argillite Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Argillite Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Argillite Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Argillite Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argillite Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Argillite Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Argillite, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argillite Elementary School?
Argillite Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Argillite Elementary School a good school?
Argillite Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Greenup County?
Besides Argillite Elementary School, Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students), Mckell Elementary School (465 students), and Mckell Middle School (338 students). See the Greenup County district page for the complete list.
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