Enrollment
233
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, KY
Cairo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cairo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210271000572
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cairo Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cairo Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cairo Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cairo Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cairo Elementary School
Cairo Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Henderson, Kentucky, enrolling 233 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bend Gate Elementary School (421 students): Cairo Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14:1).
Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students) and Henderson County North Middle School (670 students) alongside Cairo 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 Cairo Elementary School compares
Cairo 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$12,593
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 83.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Cairo 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 Henderson County, which includes Cairo Elementary School.
$12,593
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 Cairo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cairo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
East Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Niagara Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~233 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cairo Elementary School
How many students attend Cairo Elementary School?
Cairo Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cairo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cairo Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cairo Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Cairo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cairo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cairo Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cairo Elementary School?
Cairo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Cairo Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cairo Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
Is Cairo Elementary School a good school?
Cairo Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Henderson County?
Besides Cairo Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.
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