- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cawood, KY
Cawood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cawood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210254000534
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cawood Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
Cawood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cawood Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210254000534 · Cawood, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan County High School (945 students)
Cawood Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cawood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan County
Harlan County High School
945 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- Wallins Elemen 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- Evarts Element 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- This school 209
Cawood Elementary School
209 students
What this shows Cawood Elementary School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cawood Elementary School compares
Cawood 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$14,873
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Cawood Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cawood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evarts Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cawood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cawood Elementary School
How many students attend Cawood Elementary School?
Cawood Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cawood, KY. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cawood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cawood Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Cawood Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Cawood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cawood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cawood Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Cawood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cawood Elementary School?
Cawood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Harlan County?
Besides Cawood Elementary School, Harlan County also operates Harlan County High School (945 students), Cumberland Elementary School (428 students), and Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.