Enrollment
807
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandenburg, KY
Barry Hahn Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Barry Hahn Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210405001034
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barry Hahn Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Brandenburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Barry Hahn Primary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Hahn Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY.
School address
District: Meade County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210405001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barry Hahn Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barry Hahn Primary School
Barry Hahn Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, enrolling 807 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 807 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 807 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Brandenburg's public schools, it stands alongside James R. Allen High School (39 students): Barry Hahn Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 39:1).
Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students) and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students) alongside Barry Hahn Primary 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 Barry Hahn Primary School compares
Barry Hahn Primary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$10,252
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 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Barry Hahn Primary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes Barry Hahn Primary School.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 Barry Hahn Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ekron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barry Hahn Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Brandenburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~807 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Barry Hahn Primary School
How many students attend Barry Hahn Primary School?
Barry Hahn Primary School has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Hahn Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Hahn Primary School is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barry Hahn Primary School?
42.7% of students at Barry Hahn Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barry Hahn Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Barry Hahn Primary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Hahn Primary School?
Barry Hahn Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Barry Hahn Primary School rank among public schools in Brandenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Hahn Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, 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 Brandenburg on the city page.
Is Barry Hahn Primary School a good school?
Barry Hahn Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Meade County?
Besides Barry Hahn Primary School, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students), and David T. Wilson Elementary (529 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.
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