- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 210135001664 · Covington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 25.9:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes High Sc
Holmes High School
855 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- Glenn O Swing
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- This school 285
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
285 students
What this shows Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr compares
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~285 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.