- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnside, KY
Burnside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burnside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210495001225
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnside Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 414
- students enrolled
Burnside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Burnside Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210495001225 · Burnside, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.8:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (1,213 students)
Burnside Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Burnside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
1,213 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County High School
1,113 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
871 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle School
797 students
- Southern Eleme
Southern Elementary School
611 students
- This school 414
Burnside Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Burnside Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnside Elementary School compares
Burnside 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,724
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Burnside Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnside Elementary School
How many students attend Burnside Elementary School?
Burnside Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnside, KY. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnside Elementary School is 14.8:1, 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 Burnside Elementary School?
81.7% of students at Burnside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burnside Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Burnside, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnside Elementary School?
Burnside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pulaski County?
Besides Burnside Elementary School, Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students), Pulaski County High School (1,113 students), and Southern Middle School (871 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.