- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, KY
Caldwell County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210084001660
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell County Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell County Primary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY.
School address
District: Caldwell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210084001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Caldwell County Primary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210084001660 · Princeton, KY Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 17.2:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell County High School (561 students)
Caldwell County Primary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caldwell County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County High School
561 students
- This school
Caldwell County Primary School
532 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Middle School
400 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Caldwell County Primary School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell County Primary School compares
Caldwell County Primary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Caldwell County Primary School is about as mixed as 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell County Primary School
How many students attend Caldwell County Primary School?
Caldwell County Primary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Primary School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell County Primary School?
61.4% of students at Caldwell County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell County Primary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Princeton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell County Primary School?
Caldwell County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County High School (561 students), Caldwell County Middle School (400 students), and Caldwell County Elementary School (386 students). See the Caldwell County district page for the complete list.