- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cairo Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210271000572 · Henderson, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 15.5:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
Cairo Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cairo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 233
Cairo Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Cairo Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cairo Elementary School compares
Cairo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,397
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 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.
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
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~233 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.