Enrollment
236
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, KY
Calvary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calvary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210378000962
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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
Calvary Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Calvary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvary Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calvary Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calvary Elementary School
Calvary Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Glasscock Elementary School (432 students): Calvary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.4:1).
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside Calvary 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 Calvary Elementary School compares
Calvary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$12,430
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 84.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Calvary 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 Marion County, which includes Calvary Elementary School.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 Calvary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glasscock Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marion County Knight Academy
Standard public school
330 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lebanon Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative education program
164 students
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 (~236 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Calvary Elementary School
How many students attend Calvary Elementary School?
Calvary Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calvary Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Calvary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calvary Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvary Elementary School?
Calvary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Calvary Elementary School rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvary Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Calvary Elementary School a good school?
Calvary Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Marion County?
Besides Calvary Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and West Marion Elementary School (400 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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