Enrollment
695
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Campbellsville, KY
Campbellsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Campbellsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210093000182
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbellsville Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Campbellsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbellsville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbellsville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Campbellsville, KY.
School address
District: Campbellsville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210093000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbellsville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbellsville Elementary School
Campbellsville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Campbellsville, Kentucky, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 695 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Campbellsville's public schools, it stands alongside Taylor County Primary Center (670 students): Campbellsville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Campbellsville Independent also operates Campbellsville High School (370 students) and Campbellsville Middle School (284 students) alongside Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville Elementary School compares
Campbellsville 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 67.3%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Campbellsville Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbellsville Independent, which includes Campbellsville Elementary School.
$14,114
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 54.7%
Federal 20.9%
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 Campbellsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellsville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbellsville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbellsville Eagle Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbellsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Campbellsville
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 (~695 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Campbellsville Elementary School
How many students attend Campbellsville Elementary School?
Campbellsville Elementary School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbellsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbellsville Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbellsville Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Campbellsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbellsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Campbellsville Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Campbellsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbellsville Elementary School?
Campbellsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Campbellsville Elementary School rank among schools in Campbellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbellsville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Campbellsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Campbellsville on the city page.
Is Campbellsville Elementary School a good school?
Campbellsville Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Campbellsville Independent?
Besides Campbellsville Elementary School, Campbellsville Independent also operates Campbellsville High School (370 students), Campbellsville Middle School (284 students), and Campbellsville Eagle Academy (11 students). See the Campbellsville Independent district page for the complete list.
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