Enrollment
620
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckner Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckner Elementary School
Buckner Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Buckner, Kentucky, enrolling 620 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Buckner Elementary School.
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 Buckner Elementary School compares
Buckner Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,129
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 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.
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 87.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Buckner Elementary School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~620 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Buckner on the city page.
Is Buckner Elementary School a good school?
Buckner Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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