- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nicholasville, KY
Brookside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210303001429
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Brookside Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210303001429 · Nicholasville, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.7:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
Brookside Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Brookside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- This school
Brookside Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Brookside Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Elementary School compares
Brookside 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,940
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Brookside Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Nicholasville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nicholasville Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Elementary School
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Brookside Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Brookside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brookside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides Brookside Elementary School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.