- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calvert City, KY
Calvert City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calvert City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210381000973
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvert City Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Calvert City Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marshall County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210381000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Calvert City Elementary School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210381000973 · Calvert City, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 15.5:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall County High School (1,201 students)
Calvert City Elementary School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Calvert City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Count
Marshall County High School
1,201 students
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
528 students
- North Marshall
North Marshall Middle School
487 students
- Central Elemen 480
Central Elementary School
480 students
- South Marshall 432
South Marshall Middle
432 students
- This school 294
Calvert City Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Calvert City Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calvert City Elementary School compares
Calvert City Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Calvert City Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $14,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calvert City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Marshall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Marshall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvert City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calvert City Elementary School
How many students attend Calvert City Elementary School?
Calvert City Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calvert City, KY. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvert City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvert City Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calvert City Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Calvert City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvert City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calvert City Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Calvert City, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvert City Elementary School?
Calvert City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Calvert City Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Marshall County High School (1,201 students), Benton Elementary School (528 students), and North Marshall Middle School (487 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.