Enrollment
406
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, KY
Boonesborough Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boonesborough Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372002481
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boonesborough Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boonesborough Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boonesborough Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boonesborough Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boonesborough Elementary
Boonesborough Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Kentucky, enrolling 406 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.2% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Kentucky average.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Richmond's public schools, it stands alongside Kirksville Elementary School (662 students): Boonesborough Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 18.4:1).
Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students) and Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) alongside Boonesborough Elementary.
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 Boonesborough Elementary compares
Boonesborough Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
White 87.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Boonesborough Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Boonesborough Elementary.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Boonesborough Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boonesborough Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kirksville Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Standard public school
403 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
15 students 2.5:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative education program
11 students
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boonesborough Elementary
How many students attend Boonesborough Elementary?
Boonesborough Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonesborough Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonesborough Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Boonesborough Elementary?
35.2% of students at Boonesborough Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boonesborough Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boonesborough Elementary is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boonesborough Elementary?
Boonesborough Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boonesborough Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Boonesborough Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Boonesborough Elementary a good school?
Boonesborough Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Madison County?
Besides Boonesborough Elementary, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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