- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisville, KY
Byck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Byck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210299000740
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byck Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #17 of 51
- elementary schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Byck Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byck Elementary ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Byck Elementary shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210299000740 · Louisville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.3:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Byck Elementary shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Byck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 272
Byck Elementary
272 students
What this shows Byck Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byck Elementary compares
Byck Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.9%
Two or More 7.0%
White 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Byck Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Louisville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fern Creek Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bowen Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Norton Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Goldsmith Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 18:1 students per teacher
Wheeler Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byck Elementary
How many students attend Byck Elementary?
Byck Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Byck Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% 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 Byck Elementary?
90.2% of students at Byck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Byck Elementary is African American at 84.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byck Elementary?
Byck Elementary 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).
How does Byck Elementary rank among elementary schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Byck Elementary ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, 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 Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Byck Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.