- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, KY
Bend Gate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bend Gate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210271000571
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bend Gate Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bend Gate Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Gate Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bend Gate Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210271000571 · Henderson, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
Bend Gate Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bend Gate Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- This school 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- South Heights 413
South Heights Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Bend Gate Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bend Gate Elementary School compares
Bend Gate 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,397
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Bend Gate Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bend Gate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bend Gate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
East Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Niagara Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bend Gate Elementary School
How many students attend Bend Gate Elementary School?
Bend Gate Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bend Gate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bend Gate Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Bend Gate Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Bend Gate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bend Gate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bend Gate Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bend Gate Elementary School?
Bend Gate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Bend Gate Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Gate Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Bend Gate Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.