Enrollment
589
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfry Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belfry Elementary
Belfry Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Belfry, Kentucky, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #489, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students) and Mullins Elementary School (779 students) alongside Belfry Elementary.
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 Belfry Elementary compares
Belfry Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 94.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes Belfry Elementary.
$13,492
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 59.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 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
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Belfry on the city page.
Is Belfry Elementary a good school?
Belfry Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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