- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Boonesborough Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210372002481 · Richmond, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Boonesborough Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boonesborough Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 406
Boonesborough Elementary
406 students
What this shows Boonesborough Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boonesborough Elementary compares
Boonesborough 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,260
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 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.
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
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~406 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.