- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucas, KY
Austin Tracy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Tracy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210030000047
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Tracy Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 346
- students enrolled
Austin Tracy 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
+5 students YoY
Austin Tracy Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210030000047 · Lucas, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 14.4:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Barren County High School (1,220 students)
Austin Tracy Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Austin Tracy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barren County
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- Red Cross Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- Barren County
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson Elementary
537 students
- Eastern Elemen 347
Eastern Elementary School
347 students
- This school 346
Austin Tracy Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Austin Tracy Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Tracy Elementary School compares
Austin Tracy 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,580
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Austin Tracy Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barren County reports $13,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Tracy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Tracy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Tracy Elementary School
How many students attend Austin Tracy Elementary School?
Austin Tracy Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucas, KY. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Tracy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Tracy Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Austin Tracy Elementary School?
58.6% of students at Austin Tracy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Tracy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Tracy Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Lucas, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Tracy Elementary School?
Austin Tracy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Barren County?
Besides Austin Tracy Elementary School, Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students), Red Cross Elementary School (679 students), and Barren County Middle School (649 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.