Enrollment
386
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell County Elementary School
Caldwell County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Princeton, Kentucky, enrolling 386 students.
At 15.4:1, 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 54.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County High School (561 students) and Caldwell County Primary School (532 students) alongside Caldwell County 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 Caldwell County Elementary School compares
Caldwell County 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,633
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell County, which includes Caldwell County Elementary School.
$11,633
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~386 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Caldwell County Elementary School a good school?
Caldwell County Elementary School earns 46/100 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 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.
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