- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blaine, KY
Blaine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210324000870
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
Blaine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210324000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blaine Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210324000870 · Blaine, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 8.8:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence County High School (757 students)
Blaine Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Blaine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
757 students
- Louisa East El
Louisa East Elementary School
512 students
- Louisa Middle
Louisa Middle School
384 students
- Louisa West El 295
Louisa West Elementary School
295 students
- Fallsburg Elem 190
Fallsburg Elementary School
190 students
- This school 149
Blaine Elementary School
149 students
What this shows Blaine Elementary School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blaine Elementary School compares
Blaine 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$14,121
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 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Blaine Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $14,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blaine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa East Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa West Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blaine Elementary School
How many students attend Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blaine, KY. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 44% 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 Blaine Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Blaine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine Elementary School is White at 99.3% of enrollment, in Blaine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Blaine Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students), Louisa East Elementary School (512 students), and Louisa Middle School (384 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.