- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckner, KY
Buckner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453001817
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckner Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Buckner · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Buckner Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210453001817 · Buckner, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 12.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Buckner Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Buckner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- This school
Buckner Elementary School
620 students
What this shows Buckner Elementary School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckner Elementary School compares
Buckner 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 | 11.9% | ▼ 80% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
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
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,019
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 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Buckner Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckner Elementary School
How many students attend Buckner Elementary School?
Buckner Elementary School has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckner, KY. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner 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 Buckner Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Buckner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckner Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Buckner, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckner Elementary School?
Buckner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Buckner Elementary School rank among public schools in Buckner?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Buckner Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.