- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Blue Lick Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Lick Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000683
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Lick Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #60 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Lick Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lick Elementary ranks #60 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Blue Lick Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210299000683 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 16.4:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Blue Lick Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Blue Lick Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 508
Blue Lick Elementary
508 students
What this shows Blue Lick Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Lick Elementary compares
Blue Lick Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Blue Lick Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Lick Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Lick Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Lick Elementary
How many students attend Blue Lick Elementary?
Blue Lick Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Lick Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Lick Elementary?
72.8% of students at Blue Lick Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Lick Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Lick Elementary is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Lick Elementary?
Blue Lick Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Blue Lick Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Lick Elementary ranks #60 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Blue Lick Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.