- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, KY
Caldwell County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210084000170
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY.
School address
District: Caldwell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210084000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Caldwell County Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210084000170 · Princeton, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell County High School (561 students)
Caldwell County Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caldwell County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County High School
561 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Primary School
532 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Middle School
400 students
- This school
Caldwell County Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Caldwell County Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell County Elementary School compares
Caldwell County Elementary School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,566
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Caldwell County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell County Elementary School
How many students attend Caldwell County Elementary School?
Caldwell County Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell County Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Caldwell County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell County Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Princeton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell County Elementary School?
Caldwell County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Caldwell County Elementary School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell County?
Besides Caldwell County Elementary School, Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County High School (561 students), Caldwell County Primary School (532 students), and Caldwell County Middle School (400 students). See the Caldwell County district page for the complete list.