Enrollment
661
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, KY
Campbell Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Campbell Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210090001978
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell Ridge Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090001978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbell Ridge Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbell Ridge Elementary
Campbell Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alexandria, Kentucky, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.6% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Alexandria's public schools, it stands alongside John W. Reiley Elementary School (530 students): Campbell Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.7:1).
Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students) and Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students) alongside Campbell Ridge Elementary.
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 Campbell Ridge Elementary compares
Campbell Ridge Elementary 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 | 36.6% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,674
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 93.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Campbell Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County, which includes Campbell Ridge Elementary.
$12,674
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Campbell Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald E. Cline Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~661 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Campbell Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Campbell Ridge Elementary?
Campbell Ridge Elementary has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Ridge Elementary 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 Campbell Ridge Elementary?
36.6% of students at Campbell Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Campbell Ridge Elementary is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell Ridge Elementary?
Campbell Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Campbell Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Campbell Ridge Elementary a good school?
Campbell Ridge Elementary earns 56/100 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 Campbell County?
Besides Campbell Ridge Elementary, Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students), Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), and Crossroads Elementary School (587 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.
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