Enrollment
167
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, KY
Calloway County Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Calloway County Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210087000931
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calloway County Preschool Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Calloway County Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Preschool Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calloway County Preschool Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calloway County Preschool Center
Calloway County Preschool Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 37% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murray's public schools, it stands alongside Murray Elementary School (589 students): Calloway County Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students) and Calloway County Middle School (607 students) alongside Calloway County Preschool Center.
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 Calloway County Preschool Center compares
Calloway County Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,991
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Calloway County Preschool Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calloway County, which includes Calloway County Preschool Center.
$11,991
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 45.6%
Federal 22.3%
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 Calloway County Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calloway County Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Murray
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Murray Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative education program
110 students
Murray Preschool Head Start
Standard public school
105 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
7 students 1.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~167 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calloway County Preschool Center
How many students attend Calloway County Preschool Center?
Calloway County Preschool Center has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murray, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calloway County Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Calloway County Preschool Center is 20.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calloway County Preschool Center?
76.9% of students at Calloway County Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calloway County Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Calloway County Preschool Center is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calloway County Preschool Center?
Calloway County Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Calloway County Preschool Center rank among schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Preschool Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murray on the city page.
Is Calloway County Preschool Center a good school?
Calloway County Preschool Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. 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 Calloway County?
Besides Calloway County Preschool Center, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), Calloway County Middle School (607 students), and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.
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