Enrollment
441
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherdsville, KY
Cedar Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075000146
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Grove Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Grove Elementary
Cedar Grove Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shepherdsville's public schools, it stands alongside Freedom Elementary School (606 students): Cedar Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18.9:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Elementary compares
Cedar Grove 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,253
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Cedar Grove Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes Cedar Grove Elementary.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Cedar Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shepherdsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Shepherdsville Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roby Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative education program
34 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Grove Elementary?
43.1% of students at Cedar Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Grove Elementary is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cedar Grove Elementary rank among schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
Is Cedar Grove Elementary a good school?
Cedar Grove Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Cedar Grove Elementary, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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