- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, KY
Boston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588001376
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boston Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boston Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Boston Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210588001376 · Williamsburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.9:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Boston Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitley County
Whitley County High School
919 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- This school 206
Boston Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Boston Elementary School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boston Elementary School compares
Boston 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$13,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Boston Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williamsburg City School
Standard public school
833 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whitley County Central Primary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Whitley County East Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
229 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Colonel Academy
Alternative education program
172 students
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative education program
52 students 10.4:1 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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boston Elementary School
How many students attend Boston Elementary School?
Boston Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Boston Elementary School?
84.3% of students at Boston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boston Elementary School is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boston Elementary School?
Boston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boston Elementary School rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Boston Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Boston Elementary School, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), and Whitley County Middle School (547 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.