- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cave City, KY
Caverna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caverna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210111000213
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caverna Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 330
- students enrolled
Caverna Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caverna Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210111000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Caverna Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210111000213 · Cave City, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 12.2:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Caverna High School (209 students)
Caverna Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caverna Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caverna Elementary School
330 students
- Caverna High S
Caverna High School
209 students
- Caverna Middle 115
Caverna Middle School
115 students
What this shows Caverna Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caverna Elementary School compares
Caverna Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Caverna Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caverna Independent reports $20,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caverna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caverna High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caverna Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caverna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caverna Elementary School
How many students attend Caverna Elementary School?
Caverna Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cave City, KY. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caverna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caverna Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caverna Elementary School?
75.2% of students at Caverna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caverna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caverna Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Cave City, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caverna Elementary School?
Caverna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Caverna Independent?
Besides Caverna Elementary School, Caverna Independent also operates Caverna High School (209 students) and Caverna Middle School (115 students). See the Caverna Independent district page for the complete list.