- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfry, KY
Belfry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belfry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480001647
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfry Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belfry · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfry Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belfry, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Belfry Elementary held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210480001647 · Belfry, KY Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Belfry Elementary held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Belfry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- This school
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- Pike County Ce
Pike County Central High School
561 students
What this shows Belfry Elementary reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfry Elementary compares
Belfry Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Belfry Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfry Elementary
How many students attend Belfry Elementary?
Belfry Elementary has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfry, KY. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfry Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfry Elementary?
62.2% of students at Belfry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belfry Elementary is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Belfry, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfry Elementary?
Belfry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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).
How does Belfry Elementary rank among public schools in Belfry?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belfry, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Belfry Elementary, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.