Enrollment
780
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Mitchell, KY
Beechwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beechwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210036000059
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechwood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fort Mitchell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fort Mitchell, KY.
School address
District: Beechwood Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210036000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beechwood Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beechwood Elementary School
Beechwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, enrolling 780 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Kentucky schools and 25% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 780 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fort Mitchell's public schools, it stands alongside Beechwood High School (762 students): Beechwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 19.1:1).
Beechwood Independent also operates Beechwood High School (762 students) and Guardian Angel (30 students) alongside Beechwood 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 Beechwood Elementary School compares
Beechwood 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 80% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,835
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Beechwood 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 Beechwood Independent, which includes Beechwood Elementary School.
$10,835
Per student
-18%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 49.4%
Federal 5.0%
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 Beechwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guardian Angel | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fort Mitchell
2 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 (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beechwood Elementary School
How many students attend Beechwood Elementary School?
Beechwood Elementary School has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Mitchell, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary School is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beechwood Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Beechwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beechwood Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Fort Mitchell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechwood Elementary School?
Beechwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Beechwood Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fort Mitchell, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Mitchell on the city page.
Is Beechwood Elementary School a good school?
Beechwood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Beechwood Independent?
Besides Beechwood Elementary School, Beechwood Independent also operates Beechwood High School (762 students) and Guardian Angel (30 students). See the Beechwood Independent district page for the complete list.
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