Enrollment
285
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, KY
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210135001664
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr ranks #5 of 5 schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Covington, Kentucky, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 70% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.8% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covington's public schools, it stands alongside Taylor Mill Elementary School (508 students): Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students) and Holmes Middle School (631 students) alongside Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr.
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 Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr compares
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,667
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 28.1%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 14.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington Independent, which includes Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr.
$15,667
Per student
+19%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 23.4%
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 Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Covington
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Ft Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative education program
43 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
How many students attend Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr?
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is 25.9:1, which is 70% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr?
76.8% of students at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr?
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr ranks #5 of 5 schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
Is Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr a good school?
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Covington Independent?
Besides Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Holmes Middle School (631 students), and Sixth District Elementary School (454 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.
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